Devastating Rice Harvest Losses in Chongqing: A Call for Disaster Preparedness

Heavy rain hit the Mawu Town in Chongqing's Fuling District on August 10th, causing catastrophic losses to the rice harvest. Over 800 mu (approximately 1,000 acres) of rice fields collapsed, resulting in yield losses exceeding 300,000 yuan. The town's disaster response was swift, with a Level III flood prevention and disaster relief response activated. Despite efforts to protect the crops, the damage is estimated to be in the millions.

Key Takeaways:

• The sudden downpour on August 10th caused over 800 mu of rice fields to collapse in Mawu Town, Fuling District, resulting in yield losses exceeding 300,000 yuan.
• The damage to rice fields was so severe that some grains began to sprout overnight, affecting both quality and yield.
• Large-scale grain grower Zhang Kui suffered losses of over 10,000 yuan, with approximately 40 mu (approximately 16 acres) of his rice crop destroyed.
• The torrential rain also damaged Dengzhaowan Shanping Pond, a 40-year-old pond that holds approximately 30,000 cubic meters of water and irrigates approximately 200 mu (approximately 1,000 acres).
• The town has activated a Level III flood control and disaster relief response, with 24-hour duty and patrols, to ensure the safety of its residents and emergency preparedness.

Statistics:

• Over 800 mu (approximately 1,000 acres) of rice fields collapsed in Mawu Town, resulting in yield losses exceeding 300,000 yuan.
• The damage to rice fields was estimated to be around 40 mu (approximately 16 acres) for large-scale grain grower Zhang Kui.
• The total loss is expected to be in the millions of yuan.

Sources:

- http://www.fl.gov.cn/zwxx_206/ywdt/202508/t20250813_14897677.html