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5 Killed as Storms Batter South China's Huidong County
3 Aug
Summary
- 5 people killed in Baima mountain, Huidong county
- Rescue operation challenged by terrain, water flow, and lack of infrastructure
- Guangdong activates emergency response for heavy rainfall
A tragic incident occurred in Huidong county, South China's Guangdong province, on Friday when severe storms claimed the lives of 5 people. The incident took place in Baima mountain, located in Huidong's Baipenzhu township, where the victims were traveling when they were washed away and went missing.
Local authorities, including police, firefighters, and emergency rescuers, immediately responded to the scene upon being informed by locals. However, the search and rescue operation proved to be extremely challenging due to the complex terrain, turbulent water flow, and the area being undeveloped and not open to the public. The continuous heavy rainfall, shortage of safe infrastructure, and low nightfall visibility further hindered the rescue efforts.
After a painstaking search, the bodies of the missing people were finally recovered on Sunday afternoon. In response to the impending torrential rains, the Guangdong provincial headquarters for flood, drought, and wind control has activated a Level-IV emergency response, urging local authorities to intensify their analysis and promptly activate emergency measures to ensure public safety and minimize disaster losses.
