Thousands Evacuated in China’s Tianjin After Cracks Appear Near High-Rises 

A general view of Tianjin, China, September 7, 2021. Picture taken September 7, 2021. (Reuters)
A general view of Tianjin, China, September 7, 2021. Picture taken September 7, 2021. (Reuters)
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Thousands Evacuated in China’s Tianjin After Cracks Appear Near High-Rises 

A general view of Tianjin, China, September 7, 2021. Picture taken September 7, 2021. (Reuters)
A general view of Tianjin, China, September 7, 2021. Picture taken September 7, 2021. (Reuters)

Thousands of people were evacuated from several high-rise apartment buildings in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin in recent days after land collapses created large cracks on nearby streets, according to state media and the local government.

Large fissures appeared on roads near a residential complex in Tianjin's Jinnan district and geological experts said they were likely caused by underground cavities below a depth of 1,300 m (4,270 feet), the Tianjin government said on Thursday on social media.

As of June 3, a total of 3,899 residents from at least three 25-storey high-rise buildings were evacuated to nearby hotels, state-backed Global Times quoted the district government as saying.

The Tianjin government called the incident a "sudden geological disaster" following preliminary information from geological experts and several government departments after they did surveying, mapping and monitoring at the site.

"The situation is very rare," according to an expert questioned about the incident at the Tianjin government municipal headquarters.

It cannot be ruled out that the drilling of geothermal wells had resulted in soil loss and land subsidence in the area, the Tianjin government said.

Experts said the high-rise buildings facing the street were affected to varying degrees.

Roads could be seen buckled and warped in photos on social media, while others showed a section of wall tile from a building collapsed on the floor.

The incident adds to concerns for building safety in China, where the government has enforced stricter rules and policies and handed out hefty punishment for lax management of properties.

In addition, the Chinese government has recently had several high-level meetings on geological and hidden disaster preparation.



Saudi Falcons Club Expands Hunting Weapons, Ammunition Section at 2024 Exhibition

The exhibition provides delivery services to eight regions of Saudi Arabia, adhering to strict protocols for the transportation of arms and ammunition - SPA
The exhibition provides delivery services to eight regions of Saudi Arabia, adhering to strict protocols for the transportation of arms and ammunition - SPA
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Saudi Falcons Club Expands Hunting Weapons, Ammunition Section at 2024 Exhibition

The exhibition provides delivery services to eight regions of Saudi Arabia, adhering to strict protocols for the transportation of arms and ammunition - SPA
The exhibition provides delivery services to eight regions of Saudi Arabia, adhering to strict protocols for the transportation of arms and ammunition - SPA

The Saudi Falcons Club has expanded the section dedicated to hunting weapons and ammunition at this year's International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition.
Saudi companies at the event are showcasing weapons from 55 international brands, including custom-built firearms and related accessories, according to SPA.
In partnership with a specialized shipping company, the exhibition provides delivery services to eight regions of Saudi Arabia, adhering to strict protocols for the transportation of arms and ammunition.
The exhibition, held from October 3 to 12 on an area of more than 160,000 square meters, features daily workshops on falcon care and training.
Hundreds of exhibitors are also displaying a variety of products, including falcon supplies, camping equipment, and hunting tools.