重庆红色预警中的撤离与守望
When China issued its first red alert this year, Chongqing became a focal point of the relentless rainstorms that have battered the country since May. The city activated a Level IV emergency response as the Jialing River surged past warning levels, threatening low-lying communities. For residents in the historic Ciqikou district, the flood was not just a news headline but a direct assault on their heritage and homes.
Ciqikou, a district of Ming- and Qing-era architecture above the river, has weathered centuries of floods, but this year's rapid rise surprised many. Shopkeepers hawking porcelain and spicy snacks frantically moved goods to upper floors as brown water seeped into cobblestone alleys. One vendor, who gave only his surname, Chen, lamented that within hours, his entire stock of handmade crafts was destroyed. “Each flood takes something irreplaceable, but we have no choice but to rebuild,” he said, reflecting a weary resolve.
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