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Last Update2025-06-29
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Event Overview
Rongjiang County in Guizhou, China, faced severe flooding on June 28, prompting emergency evacuations to higher ground. Local officials, including Yang Shengtao, called for reduced food consumption to prioritize rescue workers and affected residents. The floods, ongoing since June 24, have claimed six lives and triggered a Level I emergency response. Rising waters submerged buildings, and a red alert for heavy rain was issued on June 28.
Event Timeline
Severe Flooding in Róngjiāng, Guizhou Leads to Emergency Response and Evacuations
On June 28, 2025, Róngjiāng County in Guizhou Province faced severe flooding due to persistent heavy rainfall, prompting the issuance of a red rainstorm warning and the activation of a Level I flood emergency response. As of 6:00 PM on the same day, over 41,500 residents had been evacuated from their homes to safer areas, with 39,062 people specifically moved from urban areas. The flooding has led to dozens of buildings being submerged and significant disruptions to infrastructure and agricultural land.
The National Development and Reform Commission announced an additional funding of 100 million yuan for disaster recovery efforts. This funding is aimed at supporting areas that have been particularly impacted, such as the Qian Dongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture. Previous reports confirmed that six individuals had lost their lives due to the flooding. In a public statement, Guizhou's Party Secretary Yang Shengtang urged local volunteers to conserve food supplies, prioritizing aid for rescue workers and affected populations. Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency teams being assembled from surrounding counties to assist in recovery efforts.
As the situation develops, local authorities continue to monitor water levels and issue safety warnings to residents. The community is rallying together to provide assistance, with relief supplies flowing into Róngjiāng as people unite in solidarity against the disaster. Each act of kindness is seen as a beacon of hope in these dire times, reminding everyone that together they can overcome this hardship.