Level 3 emergency response initiated! Heavy rain + thunderstorm + strong wind! These areas should be on guard →

The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow rainstorm warning at 10:00 on August 20:

It is predicted that from 14:00 on August 20 to 14:00 on August 21, heavy to torrential rain will occur in parts of northeastern Hebei, southeastern Inner Mongolia, central, western and southern Liaoning, western Jilin, Shandong Peninsula, eastern and southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui, western Zhejiang, eastern and southern Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, eastern and southern Guangxi, and southern Yunnan.

Among them, there will be local torrential rain (100 to 220 mm) in the eastern coastal areas of Guangdong, southern and western Fujian, western Liaoning, southeastern Inner Mongolia, etc. Some of the above-mentioned areas will be accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall (maximum hourly rainfall of 30 to 60 mm, and locally more than 80 mm), and local strong convective weather such as thunderstorms and gales.

The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for severe convective weather at 10:00 on August 20:

It is expected that from 14:00 on August 20 to 14:00 on August 21, parts of central and southern Shaanxi, southeastern Inner Mongolia, southern Liaoning, northeastern Hebei, southern Shanxi, central and western Henan, eastern Jiangsu, and eastern Zhejiang will have thunderstorm gales or hail above level 8.

Parts of southeastern Inner Mongolia, southern Northeast China, western and eastern North China, eastern Jianghuai, eastern Jiangnan and southern China will experience short-term heavy rainfall with hourly rainfall exceeding 20 mm. Parts of central and southern Liaoning, northeastern Hebei, eastern Shandong, southern Anhui, central Jiangsu, eastern Jiangxi, western Zhejiang, southern and western Fujian, central and southern Guangxi, Guangdong and other places will experience hourly rainfall exceeding 50 mm, with the maximum reaching over 80 mm.

Defense Guide:

01 Key points for travel precautions during the flood season

(1) Pay attention to weather forecasts and avoid traveling during heavy rain, especially avoid traveling to mountainous areas, river valleys, and other areas prone to disasters such as flash floods, mud and rock flows, and landslides.

(2) Avoid staying in open areas, under large trees, next to tall towers, and other places prone to lightning strikes, and promptly go to a safe room to avoid rain and lightning.

(3) Take precautions against the impact of strong winds on tourism activities, such as avoiding outdoor activities at the seaside, on mountaintops, and other places with strong winds.

(4) Avoid swimming or other water activities in waters where the water conditions are unknown to prevent drowning accidents. Do not risk wading through flooded roads or bridges to ensure your own safety.

(5) Pay attention to driving safety and avoid driving on roads with deep water to prevent the vehicle from stalling or other traffic accidents. When driving on mountain roads, pay attention to prevent disasters such as landslides and falling rocks to ensure driving safety.

02 Lightning protection guide during flood season

Thunderstorms are frequent and dangerous during the flood season, so it is necessary to master some special knowledge of lightning protection, which may save your own life or the life of your companions at a critical moment.

03 Correct response to hail

1. Pay attention to weather information. When the meteorological station issues a hail warning, you should try to avoid traveling to avoid unnecessary injuries.

2. If you are caught in hailstorms outdoors, you should immediately hide in a safe room. In windy weather, stay away from high-altitude work facilities, factory sheds, billboards, dilapidated houses and large trees. In thunderstorms, stay away from tall objects such as iron towers, chimneys, and electric poles, and do not hide under large trees or isolated sheds and cabins to avoid the rain.

3. When hail is likely to occur, avoid parking your vehicle under a tree. It is recommended to park your vehicle indoors or in an underground parking lot, and avoid areas near windows. If you can only park outdoors, consider purchasing a professional vehicle hail protection cover, or prepare a thicker blanket or quilt, install it on the vehicle, and cover it when parking. Pay special attention to protecting vulnerable parts such as the windshield to reduce the risk of the vehicle being damaged.

04 Regarding urban flooding: Be alert to these risks and hidden dangers!

summary:

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing rainstorms in accordance with their duties;

2. Traffic management departments shall take traffic control measures in heavy rain sections according to road conditions and implement traffic guidance in flooded sections;

3. Cut off dangerous outdoor power supplies in low-lying areas, suspend outdoor operations in open areas, and move people in dangerous areas and residents of dangerous buildings to safe places to take shelter from the rain;

4. Check the drainage systems of cities, farmlands and fish ponds, and take necessary drainage measures.

Source: Science Popularization China Comprehensive Central Meteorological Observatory, Xinhua News Agency, etc.