Heavy rains exceeding 100mm since August 2 have turned parts of Wuchang City in Heilongjiang Province into a waterlogged battleground. Reservoirs and rivers surged past danger levels, forcing the evacuation of 40,000 residents across 18 townships. 🌊 CGTN’s Zhang Siran takes us inside Yachen Middle School – now a lifeline for displaced families.
The Immediate Response
Authorities activated emergency protocols within hours of the downpour, deploying rescue teams and transforming schools into temporary shelters. 'We prioritized vulnerable groups first – elderly, children, and those in low-lying areas,' said a local official coordinating efforts.
Life at Yachen Middle School
Classrooms now buzz with community spirit instead of lessons. Volunteers distribute hot meals 🍲 while medical teams conduct health checks. A teenage evacuee shared: 'My physics textbook is still under water, but my family’s safe here.'
What’s Next?
Weather forecasts predict lighter rains this week, allowing crews to assess infrastructure damage. Meanwhile, donations of blankets and hygiene kits continue pouring in from neighboring cities – proving even floodwaters can’t drown out human resilience. 💪
