As of August 10, 2023, about 310,000 people were affected in Mentougou District, accounting for about 77% of the district's population. There were 8,418 collapsed houses and 26,493 seriously damaged houses.
Continuous heavy rainfall that began on July 29, 2023, brought serious disasters to Mentougou District in Beijing. The Yongding River and its tributary, the Qingshui River, experienced the largest flood since measured records began, washing away roads, bridges, houses and vehicles, causing casualties and property damage. According to statistics, as of August 10, 2023, the affected population in Mentougou District was about 310,000 people, accounting for about 77% of the district's population. Housing collapsed 8,418, seriously damaged 26,493.
The Mentougou District Hospital, the largest medical institution in the area, was responsible for receiving and treating people affected by the disaster. The hospital's basement was flooded and medical equipment and medicines were damaged. The hospital is without electricity and relies on generators for power. 120 ambulances are transferring critically ill patients one by one. Doctors, nurses and caregivers did not rest. Patients in stable condition stayed behind, some in their wards, some standing in the corridors. There was no way for the hospital to return to normal operation, lacking infrastructure such as water, electricity and gas.
How to cope with rainstorms
1, low-lying residential areas can be adapted to take a "small enclosure" measures, such as building fences, the gate placed in the water blocking boards, the configuration of small pumps.
2, do not throw garbage, debris, etc. into the sewers to prevent clogging, resulting in heavy rain when the water into the disaster.
3, ground-floor residents of electrical sockets, switches and other electrical appliances should be installed in a safe place more than 1 meter above the ground. Once the outdoor water into the house, the power supply should be cut off in time to prevent electric shock injury.
4, walking in the water to pay attention to observation. Prevent falling into manholes or pits, holes.
5, the river is an important drainage channel in the city, do not dump garbage and waste to prevent silting.