xi's moments
Home | Society

Traditional warning signs prove lifesaving in Guangdong landslide

By Zheng Caixiong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-06-17 19:17

Early Sunday morning, Zhonghe village in western Guangdong province was struck by a landslide following a day of heavy rains from Typhoon Wutip. Thanks to timely evacuations, no casualties were reported among the village's 45 households and 57 residents. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"After receiving early warnings of natural disasters, such as rainstorms and landslides, we must pay close attention to details," she said. She advises observers to study surface water for clarity. When it becomes cloudy, she urges the importance of reporting to higher authorities immediately.

"On the night of the incident, this 'folk method' played a crucial role in protecting villagers' lives," she explained.

|<< Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next   >>|
Global Edition
BACK TO THE TOP
Copyright 1995 - . All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily Information Co (CDIC). Without written authorization from CDIC, such content shall not be republished or used in any form. Note: Browsers with 1024*768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site.
License for publishing multimedia online 0108263

Registration Number: 130349