Minfeng County in Xinjiang hit by torrential rain caused floods and mudslides, many sections were washed away

2nd night rainstorm hit the minfeng County in hotan, Xinjiang, a dozen sections was washed away, farmland was flooded in some villages, local relief efforts are strained in an orderly manner. Han Chengxi photography
CNS, Minfeng, September 3 (reporter Han Chengxi)-2nd night rainstorm hit the minfeng County in hotan, Xinjiang, a dozen sections was washed away, farmland was flooded in some villages, local relief efforts are strained in an orderly manner.
It is understood that the 2nd at 19 o'clock, minfeng County, hotan Prefecture, precipitation occurs, to 22 o'clock heavy rainfall occurs. 3-hour precipitation in urban area within the County is 15, rain level, precipitation in the mountains to 48.7, storms, rainfall up to heavy rainfall at the local meteorological observatory, extreme value of history. Local meteorological department 3rd red rainstorm warning was issued.
Heavy rain triggered mudslides and floods, 315 National Highway to KERIYA County has more than one place, minfeng County section was washed away and disrupted traffic. Heavy rains also attacked some villages, farmers and herdsmen need supplies and livestock have been moved to a safe place.
It is reported that the flood local government organized manpower and machinery, at present, the relief work is in good order, and damage in the statistics.
Minfeng County Police Brigade 3rd said, 315 National Highway between KERIYA County and minfeng County destroyed sections of the two, estimates within a week to repair, and bazhou district 218 national highway, national highway 315, road to hotan desert Highway (except in minfeng County) are impassable.
At present, the wet weather continues.
(Editors: Dou Yuan UN833)
2016-09-03 16:39:06
China News Network

新疆民丰县遭遇暴雨引发洪水泥石流，多处路段被冲毁

　　2日晚间，新疆和田地区民丰县遭遇暴雨袭击，多处路段被冲毁，部分乡村农田被淹，当地救灾工作正紧张有序进行。　韩成玺　摄

　　中新网民丰9月3日电  (韩成玺)2日晚间，新疆和田地区民丰县遭遇暴雨袭击，多处路段被冲毁，部分乡村农田被淹，当地救灾工作正紧张有序进行。

　　据了解，2日19时许，和田地区民丰县出现降水天气，到22时开始出现强降雨。3小时内县城城区降水量为15，达大雨级别，山区降水量为48.7，达暴量，当地一个气象观测站降雨量达特大暴雨，超历史极值。当地气象部门3日发布暴雨红色预警。

　　强降雨引发了泥石流和洪水，315国道民丰县至于田县之间有多处路段被冲毁，交通中断。强降雨还袭击了部分村庄，农牧民已将需要的生活用品和牲畜转移到安全地方。

　　据悉，当地政府已组织人力和机械展开抗洪救灾，目前，各项救灾工作正有序进行，受灾情况还在统计中。

　　民丰县交警大队3日发布消息称，国道315线民丰县至于田县间两处被毁路段，估计一周内才能抢修完毕，巴州辖区218国道、315国道、沙漠公路通往和田地区的道路(民丰县除外)均不能通行。

　　目前，阴雨天气还在持续。
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2016-09-03 16:39:06
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