China Prepares for Typhoon Fansigao Heavy Rainfall and Floods

Strategic Insights -

Typhoon Fansigao is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to several provinces in southern China from July 25 to 27, posing a significant threat to the Qiantang River, Jiaojiang River, and other major rivers in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. According to the State Council, parts of coastal Fujian and central Zhejiang will experience heavy rain, with the Minjiang River, Jiulong River, and other rivers experiencing significant water level rises. Li Guoying, deputy commander-in-chief of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and Minister of Water Resources, has called for close monitoring of the typhoon's development trend and the flood situation in the affected areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The State Council has forecasted moderate to heavy rain in several provinces from July 25 to 27, with parts of coastal Fujian and central Zhejiang expected to experience heavy rain.
  • The Qiantang River, Jiaojiang River, and other major rivers in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces are expected to experience significant water level rises.
  • The Ministry of Water Resources has launched a Level IV emergency response for flood defense in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, requiring provincial water resources departments to strengthen monitoring, forecasting, early warning, and consultation and assessment.
  • The Ministry of Water Resources has sent two working groups to Zhejiang and Fujian provinces to assist in guiding the defense work against the heavy rain and floods caused by Typhoon Fansigao.
  • Li Guoying, deputy commander-in-chief of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and Minister of Water Resources, has requested close monitoring of the typhoon's development trend and the flood situation in the affected areas.
  • The Ministry of Water Resources is conducting daily rolling consultations and assessments, and has carefully deployed the defense work against the heavy rain and floods caused by Typhoon Fansigao.

Statistics:

  • Typhoon Fansigao is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain to several provinces in southern China from July 25 to 27.
  • Parts of coastal Fujian and central Zhejiang are expected to experience heavy rain.
  • The Minjiang River, Jiulong River, and other rivers in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces are expected to experience significant water level rises.
  • The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has released the following warning levels for the affected rivers:

* Qiantang River: high water level warning

* Jiaojiang River: high water level warning

* Oujiang River: high water level warning

  • The Ministry of Water Resources has launched a Level IV emergency response for flood defense in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.

Sources:

  • https://www.gov.cn/lianbo/bumen/202507/content_7033743.htm (State Council news release)