News2008
A big earthquake occured in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China 2.2008/05/14
At around 14:30 pm on May 12 a big earthquake occured in
Chengdu, Sichuan province, China.
As of 15:00 pm on May 13
- 1.Situation at Chengdu Airport
- Airport opened at 8:00 am but flight of both departure and arrival is behind the schedule.
No big damage by fire is occured, although we reported there was found fire at part of facilities of terminal yesterday.
At present navigation system for flight control is damaged, back-up system is working. - 2. Customs Office
- Closed at this moment.
- 3. Road situation
-
Highway : Traffic between Chongqing and Chengdu is OK, but very congested. Traffic for relief goods is taken top priority. General Road : Stopped due to a partially landslide between Chongqing and Chengdu. - 4.Railway
-
Freight train for relief goods to Chengdu is taken first priority by direction of Beijing Railway Authority.
General goods are hold temporary at near station. - 5.Communication system(TEL / FAX and E-mail)
- Repaired but still hard to connect with.
We will keep you informed.
Thanks and best regards.
.
