In Liuzhou, Guangxi, a staircase handrail in a water level monitoring station under construction was installed with iron spikes. Official response: It has been dismantled.

On May 17th, Liuzhou Hydrological Center issued a situation report: Recently, some netizens reported that a water level station under construction in Luzhai County had iron pieces and spikes installed on the handrails of the stairs, posing a safety hazard. In order to ensure the safety of the surrounding residents, the center immediately organized a verification process, taking into account the suggestions from the media and netizens, and decided to dismantle the station. The dismantling was completed on May 14th. Water level stations are important infrastructure for safeguarding water safety and are crucial for flood control, drought resistance, and water resources management. The station area will be managed in a closed manner. In the next step, Liuzhou Hydrological Center will take further reasonable safety measures to ensure the smooth progress of flood control and drought resistance work.