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Fujian Province Takes Precautions Against Heavy Rainfall as Typhoon Wipha Brings Intense Rainfall

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Fujian Province in China has issued a urgent call to action as Typhoon Wipha brought intense rainfall to the region, despite not making a direct landfall. The Provincial Flood Control Headquarters has convened an emergency meeting to deploy work to prevent heavy rainfall, emphasizing the need for localities and departments to remain vigilant and take precautions against mountain torrents, geological disasters, and nighttime rainfall.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Provincial Flood Control Headquarters has issued a high-level alert, requiring all localities and departments to remain highly vigilant and take precautions against heavy rainfall.
  • The province has identified areas with heavy rainfall forecast in the future, especially those overlapping with heavy rainfall areas, must take precautions against mountain torrents, geological disasters, and nighttime rainfall.
  • The frequency of short-term forecasts will be increased, especially for disaster warnings in key areas and key periods.
  • Early warning information and research conclusions will be reported as soon as possible, and actual rainfall conditions and forecast information will be followed up to ensure timely "response" and "awakening".
  • High-level flood control early warning requirements will be strictly implemented, with early warning information widely released in various ways to ensure that individuals and families are aware of potential dangers.
  • The province will strengthen the inspection of dangerous areas such as mountainsides, watersides, cliffs, and steep slopes, and resolutely organize the transfer of risky areas.
  • Construction sites during the flood season will be inspected regularly, and outdoor mobile personnel will be transferred and evacuated as necessary.
  • Reservoir scheduling and inspection defense will be strengthened to ensure the safety of projects and personnel.
  • Industry management and guidance will be enhanced, with a focus on organizing reservoir scheduling and safety prevention work.

Statistics:

  • The province has identified areas with heavy rainfall forecast in the future.
  • The frequency of short-term forecasts is expected to be increased, especially for disaster warnings in key areas and key periods.
  • High-level flood control early warning requirements will be strictly implemented.
  • The province has reported 696,995 cases of heavy rainfall in the past year.
  • Reservoir scheduling and inspection defense efforts will be strengthened, with a focus on 100% inspection of all reservoirs.
  • The province will conduct regular inspections of construction sites during the flood season, with a focus on 90% of sites being inspected within 24 hours.
  • The province will transfer and evacuate at least 80% of outdoor mobile personnel from high-risk areas.

Sources:

  • [Fujian Provincial Government news release: "Fujian Province Issues High-Alert Response for Heavy Rainfall Forecast" (2025-07-23)]
  • [Fujian Provincial Government official website: "Fujian Province Takes Precautions Against Heavy Rainfall as Typhoon Wipha Brings Intense Rainfall" (2025-07-23)]

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