Hainan evacuates 31,564 people as torrential rains trigger flood alerts
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More than 31,500 people were evacuated from high-risk zones in Hainan province, southern China, as torrential rains battered parts of the island. The provincial disaster committee raised the flood emergency response to level 2, with Wanning city activating the highest level 1 response. No major disasters were reported as of Sunday evening.
Key Facts
- 31,564 people were relocated by 19:50 on Sunday, according to the Hainan provincial disaster committee.
- More than 300 mm of rain fell in 24 townships across six cities and counties from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon.
- Changfeng township in Wanning city recorded the highest rainfall at 452.1 mm.
- Wanning city activated level 1 emergency response, the highest in the four-tier system, at 19:00 on Sunday.
- School classes were suspended in six cities and counties, and some tourist attractions were closed in eight areas.
Evacuations and Emergency Response
The Hainan provincial committee for disaster prevention, mitigation and relief reported that 31,564 people had been relocated by 19:50 on Sunday. No major disasters were reported as of that time. At 11:00 on Sunday, the committee raised the flood emergency response to level 2. Wanning city activated level 1 response, the highest in the four-tier system, at 19:00 the same day. Level 2 response was also activated in Qionghai, Qiongzhong, Wuzhishan, Baoting and Lingshui.
Rainfall and Impact
From 08:00 on Friday to 16:00 on Sunday, more than 300 mm of rain fell in 24 townships across six cities and counties, including Wanning, Lingshui and Qionghai. Changfeng township in Wanning city recorded the highest rainfall at 452.1 mm. School classes were suspended in six cities and counties, and some tourist attractions were closed in eight areas. Traffic restrictions were imposed on affected road sections.
Preparedness and Warnings
Firefighters and rescue teams were pre-positioned in key areas, with additional personnel and drainage equipment sent to Wanning, Qionghai and Lingshui. Energy and telecommunications departments prepared equipment and materials for emergency repairs. On Saturday, the Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a blue-level warning for possible mountain floods in parts of southeastern Hainan. A yellow-level warning was also issued for possible geological disasters in some areas of southeastern Hainan.
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