Sichuan launched a third -level rescue emergency response of natural disasters

According to the statistics of the "Natural Disaster System": As of 16:00 on August 20, the "6.20" drought disaster has caused 6.094 million people in 122 counties (cities, districts) in 20 cities (states) in Panzhihua.Rescue 968,000 people, of which: 819,000 people need to be rescued due to difficulty drinking water; 193,000 livestock (only) of large livestock in drinking water; 431,000 hectares of drought, 433,000 hectares of crops, 47,000 hectares of crops; direct crops have 47,000 hectares; directlyEconomic losses 3.5 billion yuan.The disaster is still under further statistics.

The reporter learned from the Office of the Sichuan Provincial Disaster Reduction Commission that in response to the major impact and development trend of disaster situation caused by the drought disaster in this round, in accordance with the "Sichuan Province Natural Disaster Rescue Emergency Plan (Trial)", the Office of the Provincial Disaster Speed Commission decided toStart the third -level rescue response to the natural disaster in Sichuan Province.

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