2009 Luoding flood

The 2009 Luoding flood (Chinese: 罗定船步水灾) was a major flood that occurred in Luoding, Guangdong in the People's Republic of China on the week of September 17, 2009.^[1] The water level increased due to rain from Typhoon Koppu. The storm slammed into South China causing torrential rain, mudslides and an oil spill.^[1]

Dam flood order

The town most seriously affected was Chuanbu (船步).^[2] Some sources pointed out that the township government was ordered by Guangdong provincial authorities to flood the countryside around Chuanbu to ease the water levels at the Shandong dam.^[3] More than 100 people stormed the government offices three times, they were not allowed in. A resident said township officials refused to meet with the villagers.^[3]

Tolls and damages

Sources vary on the damages and tolls. Some sources listed the death toll at seven dead and six missing,^[1] while others listed three dead and four missing.^[2] More than 100,000 residents had to be evacuated and direct economic losses totaled two billion yuan.^[1]