Heavy rainstorm in Guangzhou and floods rushed into the subway station. How to save yourself when the rainstorm comes?

Recently, our country has been affected by fireworks and typhoons, and heavy rains have occurred in many areas. Recently, there have been heavy rains in Guangzhou, and the rain has rushed into the subway station. So let’s learn about Guangzhou Heavy rain flooded into the subway station? How to save yourself when a heavy rain comes?

Heavy rains and floods rushed into the subway station in Guangzhou

A sudden heavy rain fell in Guangzhou on the 30th. Affected by this, Guangzhou Metro Line 21, Shenzhou Road Station suspended service, and the train stopped at Shenzhou Road Station. Passage in both directions without stopping. Currently, from Huangcun to Yuancun and from Suyuan to Zengcheng Square, short-line operation of small traffic lines is implemented, and express train operation on all lines is cancelled. At about 14:00, Guangzhou Metro staff stated that due to large amounts of rainwater entering the Shenzhou Road Station, the station activated an emergency plan and all passengers in the station had been safely evacuated. "The staff are working hard to deal with it, and the water inlet point has been blocked." According to news at 15:00, only the yellow rainstorm warning signal for Nansha District in Guangzhou continues to be in effect. According to the provisions of the "Guangzhou Emergency Plan for Flood Control, Drought, Wind and Freeze", the Municipal Three Prevention Headquarters decided to end the emergency response to heavy rain and waterlogging from 14:45 on July 30, 2021.

How to save yourself during heavy rain

1. In low-lying residential areas, "small encirclement" measures can be taken according to local conditions, such as building fences, placing water barriers at the gates, and configuring small pumps. water pump etc.

2. Before the flood comes, collect tubs, wood, large foam plastics and other materials suitable for floating, and prepare medicines and communication tools.

3. When you are indoors, turn off the power and gas main switch. When water enters the room, cut off the power immediately to prevent the water from charging and injuring people. When a flood comes, don't be greedy for finances, evacuate to the roof of the building as soon as possible, and send a distress signal immediately.

4. Stop outdoor work and outdoor activities immediately when you are outdoors. When you find that the high-voltage power line tower is tilted or the wires are broken and sagging, you must move away quickly.

5. Never swim to escape, climb live telegraph poles, iron towers, or climb to the roof of a mud house.

6. When surrounded by floods, contact the local government flood control department as soon as possible and actively seek rescue.

The most effective way to save yourself from drowning

If drowning occurs, do not panic. If it is in shallow water, call for help, ask for help from people around you, and get ashore quickly; if it is in deep water, there are many people around you. If there is no one to help you, you should stay calm. In the case of still water, lie on your back on the water, take a big breath, try to keep your mouth and nose out of the water, and use the method of inhaling through the mouth and exhaling through the nose. At the same time, press your hands on the water surface and try to balance yourself on the water surface while waiting for rescue. If your legs are cramped, stretch them in the opposite direction with your hands several times until the cramps are relieved. Cramps in different parts of the body can be relieved by stretching in the opposite direction several times. When the cramp ends, call for help immediately and go ashore. If you find someone else drowning, you must not blindly dive into the water to save them, especially minors, and you must not hold hands to rescue them. If you find someone else drowning, don't panic. Call others for help immediately. Call the police. You can also find tools around you, such as ropes and sticks, to carry out rescue operations.

Safety precautions during heavy rain

1. Close doors and windows to prevent the intrusion of ball lightning and ball mines. For buildings with reinforced concrete frame structures, closing doors and windows can prevent the intrusion of side-strike lightning and ball mines; exposed metal objects of the building, such as water pipes, heating pipes, gas pipes, etc., should not be approached during lightning strikes, and showers should not be used;

2. Try not to go out. If you must go out, it is best to wear rubber shoes and a raincoat, which can insulate against lightning.

3. On heavy rainy days, there is a lot of water in low-lying areas. Everyone should try to walk together when going to work, home or traveling. Try to detour when passing through places with water, and do not go to unconfirmed areas. Under normal circumstances, rush through areas with standing water, especially areas with standing water where no one passes by, to prevent accidents caused by standing water and leakage of electricity.

4. Pay attention when walking in standing water to prevent falling into wells, pits or holes. Do not throw garbage, debris, etc. into the sewer to prevent blockage and water accumulation during heavy rains.