The first red warning for heavy rain this year! The "violent plum rain" in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River continues to exert its force. How to prevent and avoid risks?

Just now, the Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded the orange rainstorm warning to the highest level red warning, which is also the first red rainstorm warning this year:

It is expected that from 14:00 on June 24 to 14:00 on June 25, parts of eastern Jianghuai, central and northern Jiangnan, eastern Guizhou, northern Guangxi, central and western Yunnan will have heavy to torrential rain, among which parts of southern Anhui, northeastern Hunan, northern Jiangxi, western Zhejiang will have heavy rain, and parts of southern Anhui, northeastern Jiangxi, and western Zhejiang will have extremely heavy rain (250-270 mm). Some of the above-mentioned areas will be accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation (maximum hourly rainfall of 20-50 mm, and more than 70 mm in some places), and strong convective weather such as thunderstorms and gales in some places.

It is predicted that from June 24 to 27, there will be continuous heavy rainfall in northern Jiangnan, eastern and southern Jianghan, Jianghuai, Guizhou, Guangxi and other places. Among them, parts of southeastern Hubei, northern Hunan, southern Anhui, northern Jiangxi, western Zhejiang and other places will have heavy rain to torrential rain, and local torrential rain. Some of the above-mentioned areas will be accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, local thunderstorms and strong winds and other strong convective weather.

After comprehensive analysis and emergency consultation, the China Meteorological Administration upgraded and launched the Level 2 emergency response to major meteorological disasters (rainstorms) on the 23rd.

Which is stronger: blue, yellow, orange, or red? Understanding the rainstorm warning signals

Heavy rain and floods are one of the most common and serious natural disasters in my country. Before a heavy rain arrives, the meteorological department will issue warning signals to the public. From weak to strong, the warning signals are divided into four levels, represented by blue, yellow, orange and red. These four levels of warning signals have their own specific standards.

Blue warning for heavy rain

The rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 12 hours, or has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall is likely to continue.

Yellow rainstorm warning

The rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 6 hours, or has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall is likely to continue.

Heavy rain orange warning

The rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 3 hours, or has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall is likely to continue.

Heavy rain red alert

The rainfall will reach more than 100 mm within 3 hours, or has reached more than 100 mm and the rainfall is likely to continue.

How to prevent the risks of heavy rain and floods?

This round of heavy rainfall in the south will last for a long time and the accumulated rainfall will be large. The heavy rainfall areas will overlap to a high degree. The core rainstorm areas such as Hunan, Hubei, Jiangxi, and Anhui will experience local mountain torrents, geological disasters, urban and rural waterlogging and other disasters. The meteorological risks are high. The public must have rational understanding and scientific prevention.

1. During heavy rain, outdoor activities should be stopped as much as possible. When outdoors, avoid billboards, scaffolding and other facilities that are prone to collapse. Do not walk on flooded roads and do not risk wading. In case of heavy rain, try not to take underground transportation.

2. When driving in the rain, you need to slow down, keep a safe distance from other vehicles, avoid low-lying roads, and avoid branches, road signs and other scattered objects blown down by the wind. If water has accumulated around the vehicle, leave the vehicle immediately and go to a higher place. If the vehicle is surrounded by water, abandon the vehicle and escape as soon as possible.

In case of flood -

1. If there is enough time, you should follow the planned route and evacuate to the hillside, high ground, etc. in an organized manner. If the flood comes too fast and there is no time to evacuate, you can climb up the roof, big tree, high wall, take temporary shelter and wait for rescue.

2. When surrounded by floods, use boats, rafts, door panels, wooden beds, etc. to transfer by water as much as possible. If communication conditions are available, report the flood situation and trapped situation to the local government and flood control department to seek rescue; if communication conditions are not available, make fireworks, wave brightly colored clothes or call for help collectively, continuously sending out emergency signals for help to the outside world.

3. Remember! Try not to swim alone to evacuate; if you find a high-voltage tower collapsed, or a wire hanging low or broken, stay away from it and do not touch or approach it.

4. After the flood, take preventive measures.

In case of mudslides:

1. Do not run down or up the ditch, but run up the hillsides on both sides and leave the ditch and river valley area.

2. Do not climb trees to avoid danger. If you encounter mountain torrents, you can climb up trees or buildings to avoid danger, but this is not advisable if you encounter mudslides.

3. Do not escape to open areas with sparse trees. Instead, choose to escape to areas with dense trees. Dense trees can effectively block the advance of mudslides.

4. Do not stay on the concave side of a low bend, because the water level is higher there. Also, do not hide under a steep slope with rolling stones and large amounts of accumulation.

5. Do not escape to areas with thick soil. Escape to rocky areas with hard geology, no gravel, and not easily destroyed by rain.

Comprehensive sources: National Meteorological Center, Xinhuanet, China Weather Network, etc.

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