Core Points - The Ministry of Transport reported that all affected villages in Yuzhong County, Gansu Province, have had their access roads cleared for emergency rescue personnel as of 6 PM on August 9 [1] - Continuous heavy rainfall since August 7 has caused mountain flood disasters, damaging 51 roads totaling 102.2 kilometers [1] - The Ministry of Transport has strengthened scheduling guidance and urged local transportation departments to implement proactive defense measures against extreme weather [1] Group 1 - The local transportation department mobilized over 670 emergency personnel and more than 130 pieces of equipment for rescue operations [1] - A working group and expert team from the Ministry of Transport arrived on-site on the evening of August 8 to assess the situation and develop a scientific recovery plan [1] - As of 7 AM on August 9, major roads in severely affected villages were cleared, allowing large equipment and supplies to pass through for firefighting and rescue operations [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Transport will continue to guide local transportation departments in road clearance and post-disaster reconstruction efforts [2] - Coordination with public security traffic management departments will be maintained to ensure the smooth passage of rescue vehicles [2] - Ongoing video monitoring of provinces affected by extreme weather will be conducted to enhance hazard identification and encourage proactive defense measures [2]
交通运输部:甘肃榆中所有受灾村庄进村道路实现抢通
Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-09 12:43