A sudden flash flood and mudslide in Wenchuan County causing a barrier lake? Aba Prefecture Hydrological Center: Normal discharge of debris flow | Emergency | Mountain flood
On the early morning of June 27, 2023, Wenchuan County was affected by short-term heavy rainfall, 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.
According to video text posted by online platform users, a blockage formed on site. On June 27th, the reporter learned from the relevant person in charge of the Aba Prefecture Hydrological Center that the main area affected by the debris flow on the river is in Banzigou, Mianyang Town. The debris flow has washed into the Minjiang River, causing some water blockage, but it can be discharged normally. At present, there has been no water rise in the river.
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According to the Emergency Management Bureau of Wenchuan County, after the occurrence of the flash flood and debris flow disaster, Wenchuan County immediately activated the flash flood and debris flow emergency plan, and established a frontline command center in Xiangqian Village, Mianyang Town. Emergency, transportation, water, and natural resources immediately carried out emergency 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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