China responds to heavy rains and floods.

(Illustrative image: China Daily)

According to forecasts, from June 30th to July 3rd, heavy rain is expected to cover most of the area south of the Yangtze River, eastern and southern southwestern China , eastern and southwestern China, and some areas in central China. Some areas in southern Anhui province, northern Jiangxi province, northern Hunan province, southern Hubei province, southern Guizhou province, and northwestern Guangxi province are also forecast to experience heavy rainfall.

Heavy rainfall could cause significant water level rises in the Yangtze River basin, the Pearl River basin, the area around Lake Tai, Zhejiang and Fujian provinces in eastern China.

According to the medium-term forecast of the China National Meteorological Center, one to two typhoons or tropical depressions are expected to form in the South China Sea and the Western Pacific in the next 10 days, potentially affecting coastal areas in southern China.

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China responds to heavy rains and floods - Photo 1. — (Photo: SCMP)

China's Ministry of Water Resources has instructed local authorities to strengthen weather monitoring, enhance early warning and forecasting, and implement flood control measures on small rivers and streams, as well as in mountainous areas prone to flash floods and landslides, in order to minimize damage. Local water conservancy departments and river basin management agencies should closely monitor flood risks in key areas, strengthen early warning and forecasting, and intensify measures to prevent flash floods and strong currents.

This directive also requires ensuring the safe and efficient operation of irrigation works, strengthening patrols and inspections of reservoirs and dikes, and implementing safety measures for construction projects during the flood season.

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