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China Issues Warning for Severe Floods and Typhoons in Critical Flood Control Period

Strategic Insights

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Beijing, July 14 - The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management convened a joint consultation with meteorological, water conservancy, natural resources and other departments, as well as 13 key provinces, to analyze the risks of floods and typhoon disasters during the critical flood control period of "July to August". The meeting predicted severe floods and potential typhoons in major river basins, warning of an "unfavorable" flood and typhoon prevention situation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting predicted that China's rainfall will be distributed in the form of "more in the north and south, less in the middle" from July 16 to August 15, with more extreme weather and climate events.
  • The Pearl River, Yellow River, Haihe River, Liaohe River, and other river basins may experience severe floods.
  • Two to three typhoons may land or significantly affect China, with one potentially moving northward to affect the northern region.
  • Relevant officials from the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management emphasized the need to prevent floods in major river basins and implement the disaster warning "call-response" mechanism.
  • The consultation highlighted the importance of coordination in urban flood control and drainage, promoting flood drainage and coordination, and strengthening the pre-deployment of emergency response forces.
  • The government aims to resolutely win this year's tough battle of flood prevention, flood fighting, and disaster relief.

Statistics:

  • 13 key provinces participated in the joint consultation.
  • The meeting predicted severe floods in the Pearl River, Yellow River, Haihe River, Liaohe River, and other river basins.
  • The critical flood control period of "July to August" is considered a high-risk time for typhoons and floods.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 14 (Reporters Wei Hongyi and Zhou Yuan)
  • Government of the People's Republic of China, lianbo.bumen.gov.cn
  • The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management

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