7 people lost contact, sudden mountain flood and debris flow disaster in Wenchuan, Sichuan. Mountain flood and debris flow | Wenchuan, Sichuan
Wenchuan County Emergency Management Bureau
Report on the situation of sudden flash floods and mudslides in Wenchuan County
On the early morning of June 27, 2023, Wenchuan County was affected by short-term heavy rainfall in uninhabited areas, resulting in sudden flash floods and mudslides at Banzigou in Mianzhong Town and Xinqiaogou in Weizhou Town. At present, more than 900 threatened individuals have been properly relocated and resettled. After investigation, 7 people have lost contact and are currently making every effort to search and rescue.
After the disaster occurred, our county immediately activated the emergency plan for mountain floods and mudslides, and set up a frontline command center in Xiangqian Village, Mianyang Town. Emergency, transportation, water, and natural resources were immediately carried out for rescue, road repair, public resettlement and relocation, disaster assessment, and other work. 409 people from public security, firefighting, forest police, and power were organized to carry out search and rescue work for missing persons, and subsequent information will be promptly reported. At present, the highways, national highways 213 and 317 in Wenchuan are smooth and orderly.
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Wenchuan County Emergency Management Bureau
June 27, 2023