One person has died and two people have been lost. A sudden heavy rainfall in Wuchuan County, Hohhot has triggered mountain flooding. Wuchuan County | Rainfall | Mountain torrents
On the noon of July 2nd, a sudden heavy rainfall occurred in the upstream of Daofanggou in Deshenggou Township, Wuchuan County, Hohhot City, triggering flash floods and causing three people to lose contact. After the accident, the city and county levels quickly organized departments such as public security, fire protection, emergency management, and health, as well as more than 320 people from towns and villages along the line, Xunda civilian rescue teams, and militia to carry out rescue operations. 31 rescue vehicles and machinery, as well as 3 drones, were used for search and rescue. Currently, one person has been found and no signs of life have been found. Efforts are being made to organize the search for the other two people. Here is a special reminder that it is currently the flood season, with frequent rainfall and strong local rainfall, which can easily lead to secondary disasters. Please pay close attention to weather changes when traveling, be vigilant, and take preventive measures.
Emergency Management Bureau of Wuchuan County
July 3, 2023