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  • May 26, 2008

    Dams in Danger of Collapse as Heavy Rains Forecast for China Quake Zone

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    Dams in Danger of Collapse as Heavy Rains Forecast for China Quake Zone

    看看外国媒体关于汶川地震的最新报道。
     
    Chinese authorities are warning that nearly 70 dams weakened by the force of a deadly earthquake are in danger of collapsing, while weather forecasters have issued heavy rain warnings for devastated areas of Sichuan Province.


    A Chinese child walks on a collapsed bridge following May 12 earthquake at Xiaoyutong near Pengzhou town, southwest China's Sichuan Province Sunday, 25 May 2008

    The Water Resources Ministry issued a statement Sunday, warning that 69 dams in central Sichuan Province are in danger of bursting.

    Earlier in the day, the State Meteorological Bureau said heavy rains are on the way, with torrential downfall predicted for tonight and Monday. The rain could trigger mudslides and hamper work to construct shelters for the estimated five million people who lost their homes in Sichuan Province in southwestern China.

    The government has raised the official death toll from the May 12 quake to 62,664, with another 23,775 missing. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday, the death toll could rise past 80,000.

    Strong aftershocks since the original 7.9 magnitude quake have continued, with the U.S. National Geographic Survey saying a jolt of 5.8 hit Sichuan Province today. Chinese media said the aftershock killed at least one person and injured around 260 in Sichuan.

    The USGS put the epicenter of the aftershock at about 145 kilometers northeast of the devastated city of Mianyang.

    Officials say they have not given up hope of finding more survivors from the quake. Rescuers are still trying to reach at least 24 miners trapped underground in three coal mines.

    State media reported that an 80-year-old man was pulled from the rubble of his house in Mianzhu Friday. He survived because his wife fed him.

    UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon toured the earthquake zone Saturday. Mr. Ban praised China's rapid response to the disaster, and said the whole world supports China's efforts.

    The United Nations has increased its pledge for emergency relief to US$8 million. Local authorities in Sichuan Province say it may take three years to rebuild earthquake damage.

    Authorities in Qingchuan County say the area is not habitable, and 30,000 residents will have to be relocated permanently.

    Emergency crews are working to secure 15 sources of radiation they have identified in rubble from the quake. China's Environment Ministry says there have been no accidental releases of radiation.

    (chosun.com)


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