Flood control drill site.
“Report! Rainwater has flooded into the construction site, causing severe water accumulation. Emergency response is needed.” As the flood season approaches, the 2026 Safety Production Month launch ceremony and flood emergency drill for the housing and construction system in Fangshan District were recently held at a key construction site in Beijing.
Fangshan District, located in southwestern Beijing, has a dense water system, making major projects under construction a focus for flood prevention. The project is situated in the core area of the eastern expansion of Liangxiang University City, with a total construction area of about 105,000 square meters. It is a key educational and livelihood project for Fangshan District.
“Since the start of the earthwork and support project in late 2025, we have maintained high standards in construction, refined management, and regular safety controls, achieving good results in the flood emergency response system,” said the project safety director.
To prepare for the upcoming flood season, the district held a flood emergency drill at this project. Based on the regional geographical environment and construction safety characteristics, the drill focused on real risk scenarios in the construction field, including emergency responses for slope collapse and trench drainage during floods.
Flood control drill site.
At the scene, the drill simulated continuous heavy rainfall during the flood season, causing the soil on steep slopes at the construction site to become saturated and soft, leading to a sudden partial slope collapse that trapped two construction workers.
The project contractor quickly reported the situation and activated the emergency rescue plan. Personnel quickly cordoned off the danger area, transported flood control supplies and equipment to the site, organized personnel and equipment to pump out the water, and used flood control sandbags to build up waterproof barriers.
Emergency support team members, carrying rescue equipment such as shovels and stretchers, entered the site. They used stretchers to safely transfer the trapped workers to the project’s emergency rescue vehicle parked in a safe area for transport to the hospital. Afterwards, the team conducted a comprehensive inspection of the foundation pit slopes to further eliminate safety hazards.
“This practical drill focused on scenarios such as earth collapse and sudden flood emergencies at construction sites. It is highly targeted, practical, and valuable for reference, providing a standardized and replicable emergency management model for the safe construction of all ongoing projects in the district during the flood season,” said a relevant official from the Fangshan District Housing and Construction Commission.
Project personnel inspect flood control supplies.
The project leader stated that during the flood season, the project team will monitor weather forecasts closely and promptly inspect drainage measures at the construction site. Any areas prone to rainwater backflow or poor drainage will be addressed immediately. During heavy rainfall, personnel will conduct 24-hour patrols of key areas of the construction site. In areas prone to water accumulation and low-lying spots, pumps will be installed in advance based on water inflow conditions, and timely measures will be taken if hazards are detected.
In the event of a heavy rainstorm, the project department will immediately activate the emergency mechanism, dispatch personnel to inspect and clear on-site drainage facilities, and assign monitors to check areas that may experience water accumulation, seepage, or collapse. If safety hazards are found, manpower and machinery will be organized immediately for clearing and drainage to ensure the safety of the ongoing project.
