Natural disasters in Mount Tai

There have been 21 natural disasters in 7 months

1.785 million people were affected, and the direct economic loss was 568 million

August 19, 29. Author: reporter Liang Min correspondent Zhang Hua

□ reporter Liang Min

□ correspondent Zhang Hua

On August 18th, Taian, the reporter learned from the Disaster Relief Section of Taian Civil Affairs Bureau that From January to July, there were 21 natural disasters in * * *, which affected 1.785 million people, affected 188, hectares of crops and caused direct economic losses of 568 million yuan.

It is understood that from January to July this year, there were 21 natural disasters in Tai 'an City, the frequency of which was much higher than that in the same period in 28. Especially, extreme weather caused very serious economic losses to the affected areas, and the disasters were obviously biased. From December last year to early February 29, the precipitation in the city was 1.1 mm, which was 92.1% lower than that in previous years, resulting in a large-scale drought, 1.655 million people were affected, 197,7 people had difficulty drinking water, 182, hectares of crops were affected, 2, hectares of farmland were not harvested, and the direct economic loss was 513 million yuan. From January to March, affected by the continuous low-temperature weather, some towns and villages in Daiyue District, Feicheng City and Taishan Scenic Area suffered from low-temperature freezing disasters. Fruit and vegetables were seriously affected, 25,9 people were affected, 11, hectares of crops were reduced, and the direct economic loss was 27.4 million yuan. After the flood season, there was heavy rain in Tai 'an, with an average rainfall of 199.7mm, up 4% over the same period of last year. Especially on June 3th, July 8th and July 2th, seven counties and cities, including Taishan District, Daiyue District and xintai city, suffered from different degrees of rainstorm, hail and tornado, resulting in direct economic losses of 61.4 million yuan. Heavy rains on July 5 and July 2 also caused ground subsidence in some villages in Shengzhuang Town, Qiujiadian Town, Taishan District, and Culai Town, Daiyue District, * * * damaged 3,26 houses, and needed to relocate 3,33 people, resulting in a direct economic loss of 17.2 million yuan. According to statistics, as of July 31st, 1.785 million people in Tai 'an suffered from various natural disasters, resulting in a direct economic loss of 568 million yuan.

According to the staff of the Disaster Relief Section, every disaster was reported and rescued in time, which minimized the disaster losses. By July 31st, disaster relief departments at all levels had allocated 7.6 million yuan of living assistance funds for the affected people, and properly resettled and helped 266,2 people in need.

source: Qilu evening news