Chongqing has suffered heavy rains or rainstorms for days, due to which, many districts and counties are flooded. Local flood control departments and grassroots staff immediately took proper measures for disaster relief and carried out post-disaster reconstruction. Their undaunted spirit has protected people's safety and property to the most substantial extent.
Qijiang: A 70-year-old geological disaster examiner saves an 86-year-old
At 14:00 on July 7, Zhang Zongguo, a geological disaster examiner in Shizu Village, Fuhuan Town, Qijiang District, returned to his messy house from the office. The rain was about to stop, and Zhang Zongguo, who had been awake for overnight and a whole morning, felt a little relieved.
In the early morning on July 7, this 70-year-old geological disaster examiner rescued
by carrying on his back an 86-year-old man living alone amidst the downpour and notified four neighboring households of nine persons of evacuation.
Jiangjin: Sewer cleared to protect over 20 shops from being flooded
At 6:30 on July 4, the torrential flood from Xiangrui Hope Primary School in Jiasi Town, Jiangjin District, flowed into Nongnan Street. Over 20 Party members came to the rescue and evacuated the masses.
With the concerted efforts, over 20 shops on the street were protected from being flooded.
Under the leadership of Zou Jingyou, four people risked their lives and removed five utility hole covers on Nongnan Street. Then a cordon was set up around the maintenance holes to keep people from falling into the sewer.
By 10:30, the rain and the torrent got smaller, and the water drained away before the four people put the maintenance hole covers back. With the concerted efforts, over 20 shops on the street were protected from being flooded, hence the prevention of losses caused by intense rainfall.
Shizhu: Luman social workers help the affected people
From July 6 to 7, eight Luman social workers in Zhongyi Township, Shizhu, visited the affected people, helping clean mud off the items and console those who suffered from property loss.
"It was new to them. It is important for us, social workers, to help them recover and return to normal lives as soon as possible." Tan Fei said that the social workers worked together for the past two days, cleaning the items for more than 20 households and helping them dissipate depression and anxiety.
Qianjiang: The armed police come to the rescue
Armed Police Corps of Chongqing sent dozens of officers and soldiers for the emergency, evacuating more than ten people.
At about 13:00 on July 7, heavy rain hit the Qianjiang District of Chongqing by surprise and lasted for 4 hours. The total rainfall in certain areas amounted to 108 mm. The underground pipelines on Chengzhong No. 6 Road broke, and the flood surged and damaged the sidewalks and roadways. The fifth detachment of the Armed Police Corps of Chongqing sent dozens of officers and soldiers for the emergency, evacuating more than ten people and clearing the road to ensure the passage of vehicles.