Three people died in a sudden flash flood in Pingwu, Sichuan, and 15 people lost contact. How to avoid sudden flash floods?

On July 12 this year, a flash flood broke out in Muzuo Tibetan Township, Pingwu County, Sichuan Province. Due to the influence of heavy rain, it has caused serious harm to local traffic, communication and some roads. The latest news shows that three people were killed and 18 people were missing. It can be seen that the harm of mountain torrents is great, so let me tell you how to avoid danger in case of sudden mountain torrents!

First of all, we should know that mountain torrents refer to landslides, collapses and mudslides caused by heavy precipitation or damage to flood control facilities, which are very harmful. When we feel that the precipitation is very heavy, which is likely to cause the threat of landslides and floods, we should move as high as possible. When we were in the mountainous area, we suddenly realized that the flood had hit us. Don't panic, face it calmly and try to evacuate in a safe place. Remember not to go to low-lying places completely, which is easy to be hurt by floods. Pay attention to your surroundings when you go out, and don't be hit by stones falling from the mountain.

Don't panic when we are trapped by the flood. We can hold our things steady, hold on, and move to a higher place to wait for rescue. When seeking rescue, you can use some brightly colored clothes. Waving it can attract the attention of rescue forces more easily. If conditions permit, you can find something around to support yourself, then swim to a safe area and transfer on the water. However, we found that if some high-voltage lines or towers were washed away, they should stay away from the area to prevent the danger of electric shock.

The above is my own summary of how to save myself in case of sudden flash floods. I hope I can help you, and I hope that when you encounter natural disasters, you can calmly find ways to escape from danger. Thank you.