Liaoning Province Responds to Heavy Rainfall

Strategic Insights -

Heavy rainfall hit Liaoning Province on August 7, causing strong winds and brief periods of heavy rainfall in several areas, including Shenyang, Benxi, and Tieling. Local governments implemented a comprehensive flood prevention strategy, focusing on accountability, identifying hidden dangers, and ensuring emergency preparedness. Emergency response efforts were swift and effective, with over 500 personnel responding to flooding-prone areas in Shenyang. Meteorological warnings and water affairs departments worked closely to conduct ongoing assessments and adjust prevention and control priorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Shenyang Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office coordinated the implementation of heavy rainfall response measures across all regions and departments, using emergency radios and video patrols to promptly coordinate the implementation of measures in key areas.
  • The Shenyang Water Affairs Bureau activated a Level 4 alert for urban drainage and flood prevention, working tirelessly to drain accumulated water.
  • Over 500 personnel, including "three police officers, one team, one leader, and one group," responded to flooding-prone areas in Shenyang, responding to the rain as a warning.
  • The inspection teams in Fushun County conducted a thorough inspection of key areas, including the dam and spillway, monitoring water level data displayed on electronic screens.
  • Responsible officials at all levels in Fushun City have visited key flood prevention areas, accurately assessing the situation at key locations such as hazardous sections, low-lying and flood-prone areas.
  • The Benxi City Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters immediately activated its emergency response mechanism and coordinated flood control efforts, conducting two full-coverage inspections of the city's 987.5 kilometers of roads.
  • The Liaoyang Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and a blue warning for thunderstorms and high winds, providing targeted warning information and precise responses.
  • Construction units in Liaoyang City prepared for lightning and high wind prevention measures, ensuring construction materials were covered and outdoor items vulnerable to lightning and high winds were properly placed.
  • Yinzhou District in Tieling implemented a comprehensive flood prevention strategy, organizing a professional team to conduct a comprehensive inspection of municipal infrastructure.
  • The Yinzhou District Municipal Center organized a professional team to conduct a comprehensive inspection of municipal infrastructure, focusing on the stability of streetlights, the safety of distribution boxes, and the operational status of pump stations and stormwater drainage facilities.
  • Changtu County continued to carry out inspections and rectifications on key defense areas and risk hazards, such as river embankments, dangerous sections, reservoirs, low-lying and easily flooded areas.

Statistics:

  • Average rainfall in Shenyang: 10.2 mm across the region and 14.5 mm in the urban area.
  • Maximum rainfall in Liaoyang: 37.6 mm, occurring in Wangbaozhai Village, Tanghe Town, Gongchangling District.
  • Total rainfall in Benxi City: 10.6 mm in Beidianzi Township, Huanren Manchu Autonomous County.
  • Number of personnel responding to flooding-prone areas in Shenyang: over 500.
  • Number of key waterlogging areas in Yinzhou District under patrol: 31.
  • Number of miles of roads inspected by the Benxi City Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters: 987.5 kilometers.

Sources:

  • liuzhou.gov.cn: "On August 7, rainfall occurred across much of the province, with some areas experiencing short bursts of heavy rainfall accompanied by severe convective weather, including brief periods of strong winds."
  • Liaoning Provincial Government Web Portal: https://www.ln.gov.cn/web/ywdt/jrln/wzxx2018/2025080808385489052/index.shtml