GUANGDONG: Following a highway collapse in the city of Meizhou on Wednesday that killed 48 people and injured 30 others, Guangdong province has launched a multipronged response to ensure the safety of residents and travelers during the May Day holiday’s peak return travel period.
According to China Daily, on Saturday, a specialised task force, led by Governor Wang Weizhong, was established to investigate the cause of the collapse and offer assistance to the injured individuals.
Meanwhile, torrential rain that battered the southern province over the weekend has begun to ease, but concerns remain due to the potential for secondary disasters caused by saturated soil.
The Department of Natural Resources warned of a heightened risk of landslides and flooding as a result of the sustained downpours. A province-wide inspection focusing on areas with high geological risk factors, such as mountains, slopes and cliffs, was launched on Saturday.
The Department of Transport has undertaken a similar inspection of highw
ays, railways and waterways since Thursday. Seven working groups from the provincial transport authority were deployed to guide and supervise the inspection process.
Source: Emirates News Agency