The picture shows a tunnel in Kunming that was flooded due to heavy rain. Photo by Liu Ranyang
China News Service, Kunming, July 20 (Chen Jing) A reporter learned from the Kunming Public Security Fire Brigade on the 20th that a sudden heavy rain fell in the main urban area of Kunming on the evening of the 19th, causing water to accumulate in many places and causing urban flooding. The detachment received a total of 117 calls, rescued more than 250 trapped people, and evacuated more than 680 trapped people.
The picture shows the police blocking traffic and handling the situation at the scene. Photo by Liu Ranyang
According to Kunming Fire Brigade statistics: From 24:00 on July 19 to 06:00 on July 20, 2017, the Kunming Public Security Fire Detachment Operation Command Center received a total of 117 calls, dispatched 158 fire vehicles (times), dispatched 916 rescue officers and soldiers (times), rescued more than 250 trapped people, and evacuated more than 680 trapped people.
The picture shows the tunnel flooded by heavy rain. Photo by Liu Ranyang
Flood fighting and rescue missions are mainly distributed in: Guandu District (Jinma Road Area, Guan Guan Area, Dashuying Area, Tuqiao Village Area, Liujia Area); Panlong District (along Chuanjin Road, Xiaoba Area, Dongfeng East Road Area, Jinxing Interchange Area, Qinglong Village Area); Wuhua District (Qingnian Road Economic and Trade Hotel Area, Macun Area, Hongshan Area, Beijiaochang Area, Xiyuan South Road Area).
As of 04:00 on the 20th, the entire rescue work has gradually shifted from rescuing and evacuating personnel to the danger elimination stage.
The picture shows Kunming citizens "looking at the sea" in a flooded area. Photo by Liu Ranyang
After a night of heavy rain, news of waterlogging in many places in Kunming hit the circle of friends. Citizens expressed their intention to "sit in a kayak" and "see the sea." According to data, on July 20, 2013, Kunming entered "sea-viewing mode" due to heavy rains that caused urban flooding. (over)
