In the event of a landslide, you should also escape in a direction perpendicular to the slide. If you are staying or moving through a valley and encounter heavy rain, quickly move to higher, safer ground. Do not take shelter or stay in low-lying valley bottoms or at the base of steep slopes. Also, stay alert to your surroundings and be especially wary of unusual sounds such as distant landslides or the roaring of floodwaters.
After the heavy rain stops, do not rush back to your residence in the valley. Wait for some time before returning. As temperatures rise, many people begin swimming to cool off. During rainy weather, remind everyone not to swim in rivers and streams, and advise children not to play near water to avoid accidents.