The first red alert! Nanning suffered heavy rain and many places in the city were flooded. How to prevent it scientifically?

Summer rain comes as soon as it is expected. On the morning of the 8th, Nanning was hit by a sudden rainstorm. At 10:40, the Nanning Meteorological Observatory upgraded the orange rainstorm warning signal to red, which was also the first red rainstorm warning issued by Nanning this year .

On May 8, citizens rode bicycles on the streets of Nanning, Guangxi.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhou Hua

Heavy rainstorms mainly occurred in Liangqing District, Yongning District, Wuming District, Jiangnan District, Xixiangtang District, and Long'an County, with the heaviest rainfall occurring in Dashatian Street, Liangqing District, at 163.5 mm. At 15:30, the Nanning Meteorological Observatory adjusted the rainstorm warning signal to yellow, lifted the yellow warning signal for lightning in Nanning urban area at 17:10, and lifted the yellow warning signal for rainstorms in Nanning urban area at 17:30.

At present, water has accumulated on many roads in the city. Many departments in Nanning have launched emergency responses and carried out rescue work. As of 18:29 on May 8, the Nanning Fire Department received 11 flood disaster alerts, dispatched 138 fire rescue personnel, 27 vehicles, 11 boats, and evacuated 176 people.

Image source: Guangxi Meteorological Bureau

According to Nanning Daily, on May 9, Guangxi will continue to maintain a rainy pattern, with local heavy rain or rainstorms, and may be accompanied by wind and hail.

It is expected that from the evening of the 9th to the 10th, there will be light to moderate rain in northern Guangxi, with heavy rain to torrential rain in some areas, and cloudy to overcast with showers in southern Guangxi.

From May 10 to 11, the city will be cloudy with showers or thunderstorms.

How should we prevent and deal with heavy rain? What should we pay attention to when walking outside in heavy rain? How can we ensure safety when driving?

1. When you go out, please close the doors and windows of your home and office, turn off electrical appliances, and it is best to cut off the power supply.

2. Retrieve items placed on the balcony and clothes hung outdoors in a timely manner to prevent them from being blown down by the wind and injuring others.

3. Try not to go out on rainy days. If you must go out, please stay away from roadside light boxes, electric poles, etc., beware of electric leakage accidents, building collapse, falling objects, etc. If you encounter heavy rain during your trip, you can choose to take shelter in a higher place or a solid building, don't "harden"! Even if the rainfall is light, you should pay attention to safety. Don't walk in stagnant water, otherwise you may fall, fall into a pit, or even get an electric shock. Don't take shelter under trees near electric wires or make phone calls.

4. The roads are slippery in rainy days, so pay attention to driving safety, try to avoid driving into waterlogged areas or low-lying areas, and control the speed to prevent rear-end collisions and other accidents. If the vehicle is accidentally trapped by water, escape as soon as possible depending on the situation.

Also, please note: Once you are trapped by water, please move to a safe place immediately and call 119 to report the incident. Never put yourself in danger!

Comprehensive sources: Xinhua News Agency, Guangxi News Network, Guangxi Daily, etc.