Heavy rains have turned north China's Hebei Province into a challenging battleground against nature. Flash floods and landslides hit several counties, forcing detours on National Highway 234—a key access route for locals.
Emergency teams, with nearly 100 dedicated personnel and over 20 pieces of rescue equipment, mobilized quickly to clear the blockage by Saturday morning. Their fast action ensured that essential supplies and rescue operations could continue smoothly, proving that every minute counts during a crisis ⚡💪.
In Chicheng County, 15 rural bridges were severely damaged. One critical bridge connects Lujiaogou Village, home to about 50-60 residents (many elderly), with the outside world. "This bridge is the only way out of the village," said Li Jialiang, Party branch secretary of Heilongshan Village.
To speed up recovery, two excavators worked in tandem and managed to repair the bridge in just eight hours, reopening it to traffic on Friday afternoon. By Saturday, traffic had resumed along 961 road sections across Hebei, underlining the region's resilient response to nature's challenges.
This quick turnaround not only restores daily life but also inspires hope and confidence in overcoming natural adversities. Stay tuned for more updates on this heroic recovery!
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N China accelerates restoration of flood-damaged roads, bridges
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