Since October 3, China’s northern Shanxi Province experienced its worst flooding since records began, with the province’s average rainfall this month being 13 times more than that of the same period in a normal year. At least 15 people were killed, with more than 120,000 people relocated to safer areas, according to Cable News Network.
At the same time, the faith-based Amity Foundation opened channels for donation on several online platforms, according to the foundation.
As the water level of Qinhe River Basin skyrocketed recently due to continuous rainstorms, two bridges collapsed in Feiling Village, Fucheng Town, Anze County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, leaving 339 people from 99 different families trapped. After learning of this situation, the foundation purchased flour, rice, and cooking oil, which were transported to these villagers in kayaks by the local rescue team.
In a disaster investigation on October 13, the Amity rescue team found that villagers in the temporary resettlement site of Fenggu Village, Chengzhao Town, Qi County, Jinzhong City, did not take enough daily necessities in an urgent fashion, and in particular many women lacked sanitary products. So, Amity volunteers gathered together toilet paper, sanitary pads, disinfection wipes, and other materials, delivering them to the resettlement site on the same day.
Recently, Songgu Township in Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City was hit by heavy rains which broke records, resulting in high water levels of several rivers in the township, with the phenomenon of a backwater. On October 13, with the help of local villagers, the foundation distributed oils and flour to 560 families in Nanqiaotou Village, Songgu Township, which was hit most severely.
From Oct 12 to 13, outdoor jackets, quilts, and disinfectants supplied by the foundation were sent to Xiaogeta Village, Daxiaobao Township, Xiaoyi City, Lüliang City.
During the same period, heating equipment, quilts, generator, and other emergency heating equipment items, as well as instant noodles, ham sausage, and mineral water, were brought to Beiqiaotou Village, Daxiaobao Township, Xiaoyi City, Lvliang City. In addition, flour, rice, and edible oil were also dispatched to the temporary resettlement site of the village.
On Oct 11, quilts and coats were sent to Zhaojia Village and Beixiangyang Village, Jicheng Town, Yushe County, Jinzhong City, being distributed from the evening of October 11 to 12.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
山西暴雨，牵动人心。10月9日，国家减灾委、应急管理部针对山西近期洪涝灾害，启动了国家Ⅳ级救灾应急响应。与此同时，爱德基金会在各互联网公益平台开通爱心捐赠通道，诚邀社会各界爱心力量驰援山西。
受连续暴雨影响，近日，沁河流域水位暴涨，临汾市安泽县府城镇飞岭村湾里组与石渠村交界漫水桥和湾里漫水桥均出现坍塌现象，造成湾里组99户339人被困。
得知这一情况后，爱德基金会第一时间采购了面粉、大米和食用油，由当地救援队用皮划艇运送至村中，帮助村民渡过近期难关。
10月13日，爱德救援队员在晋中市祁县城赵镇丰固村安置点进行灾情调研时发现，很多村民转移匆忙，未携带足够的生活用品，尤其是不少妇女都存在缺乏卫生用品的情况。
随后，爱德义工紧急采购卫生纸、卫生巾和消毒湿巾等物资，当天即发放至丰固村的临时安置点。卫生用品的及时送达，为改善安置村民、尤其是妇女群体的卫生状况提供了支持。
近日，山西晋中介休市宋古乡连遭强降雨侵袭，降水量打破记录，导致乡里多条河流水位过高，出现外河水位倒灌现象。
其中，南桥头村等村庄情况最为严重。10月13日，爱德支持的560份粮油运抵宋古乡南桥头村，并按照每户1桶食用油（5升装）和20公斤面粉的标准发放完毕。
该批物资送达后，村民们主动帮忙，和志愿者一起搬运。
10月12日至13日，爱德支持的冲锋衣、棉被和消毒液运抵山西吕梁孝义市大孝堡乡小圪塔村并完成发放。
10月12日至13日，取暖设备、棉被和发电机等应急取暖设备物品，以及方便面、火腿肠和矿泉水等应急食品运抵山西吕梁孝义市大孝堡镇北桥头村，并陆续发放。
此外，面粉、大米和食用油也发放至该村临时安置点，为安置村民提供粮食。
10月11日，被褥和棉大衣运抵山西晋中市榆社县箕城镇赵家村和北向阳村，并于11日晚至12日陆续发放完毕
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【关注山西汛情】爱德基金会多批物资陆续抵达灾区一线
Since October 3, China’s northern Shanxi Province experienced its worst flooding since records began, with the province’s average rainfall this month being 13 times more than that of the same period in a normal year. At least 15 people were killed, with more than 120,000 people relocated to safer areas, according to Cable News Network.
At the same time, the faith-based Amity Foundation opened channels for donation on several online platforms, according to the foundation.
As the water level of Qinhe River Basin skyrocketed recently due to continuous rainstorms, two bridges collapsed in Feiling Village, Fucheng Town, Anze County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, leaving 339 people from 99 different families trapped. After learning of this situation, the foundation purchased flour, rice, and cooking oil, which were transported to these villagers in kayaks by the local rescue team.
In a disaster investigation on October 13, the Amity rescue team found that villagers in the temporary resettlement site of Fenggu Village, Chengzhao Town, Qi County, Jinzhong City, did not take enough daily necessities in an urgent fashion, and in particular many women lacked sanitary products. So, Amity volunteers gathered together toilet paper, sanitary pads, disinfection wipes, and other materials, delivering them to the resettlement site on the same day.
Recently, Songgu Township in Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City was hit by heavy rains which broke records, resulting in high water levels of several rivers in the township, with the phenomenon of a backwater. On October 13, with the help of local villagers, the foundation distributed oils and flour to 560 families in Nanqiaotou Village, Songgu Township, which was hit most severely.
From Oct 12 to 13, outdoor jackets, quilts, and disinfectants supplied by the foundation were sent to Xiaogeta Village, Daxiaobao Township, Xiaoyi City, Lüliang City.
During the same period, heating equipment, quilts, generator, and other emergency heating equipment items, as well as instant noodles, ham sausage, and mineral water, were brought to Beiqiaotou Village, Daxiaobao Township, Xiaoyi City, Lvliang City. In addition, flour, rice, and edible oil were also dispatched to the temporary resettlement site of the village.
On Oct 11, quilts and coats were sent to Zhaojia Village and Beixiangyang Village, Jicheng Town, Yushe County, Jinzhong City, being distributed from the evening of October 11 to 12.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Amity’s Relief Supplies Arrive at Rural Areas in Flood-Hit Shanxi
