Flood Season Arrives! This Year's 'Dragon Boat Water' in Qingyuan is Slightly Heavier, Rainfall is Coming...

So, it seems the sun is retiring!

This week, Qiantou will still see rain

Everyone should stay indoors and avoid large gatherings

Sit comfortably at home, read and listen to the rain~

The city's meteorological center predicts that, according to climate forecasts, rainfall will be significantly intense from April to September, with 'Long Boat Water' being slightly heavier than average, and 1 to 2 tropical cyclones will have a significant impact on Qiantou

Regarding the 2020 (flood season) weather situation

The City's Three-Disaster Prevention Command predicts

This year's Guangdong flood season will open in mid-to-late April (slightly later than the average), with the city's total rainfall approaching the average (1400-1700mm in the south, 1200-1400mm in the north);

Specifically,

The pre-flood period (April to June) will see rainfall 1 to 2% above average, with significant intense rainfall, and 'Long Boat Water' being slightly heavier;The post-flood period (July to September) will be about 2% below average, and 1 to 2 tropical cyclones will have a significant impact on our cityThe Bei River mainstream may experience floods that are one in a five-year occurrence

The Lianjiang and Binjiang areas may experience floods that are one in a ten-year occurrence; the Outjie River and Ziqing River may experience floods that are one in a five-year occurrence, and some smaller rivers may experience floods that are twenty to fifty years in a single occurrenceAlthough this year's flood season rainfall is at par with the average, the rainfall distribution during the season is uneven, and concentrated rainfall will lead to torrential rain and flood disasters, with the potential for the process to be relatively concentrated in time

Qiantou is located in the (Guibei – Guangxi North) mountainous area, with numerous riversThere are many landslides and geological hazards

Heavy rainfall is highly likely to cause casualties

According to the forecast

This year's weather situation in Qiantou is complex

Heavy rainfall and strong convective weather are relatively concentrated

Extreme meteorological and hydrological events are likely to occur frequently

Please remember (flood season) defense knowledge

And save your life if necessary!