On April 19, many places in the south encountered strong convection and heavy rain, and dangerous situations occurred in many places, and rescue and rescue were in progress.
△Heavy rainfall in Qingyuan, Guangdong, caused waterlogging in the city and water accumulation on the roads
△ Affected by rainfall, dangerous situations occurred in many places in Hezhou, Guangxi
△ Guiyang, Guizhou Province strong convective weather caused water accumulation on the road, vehicles were trapped, fire emergency rescue.
In the next three days, there will still be heavy rain accompanied by strong convective weather in parts of the south. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning for severe convective weather and an orange warning for heavy rain at 06:00 on April 20.
Some areas in Guangdong, Guangxi and other places will have thunderstorms and strong winds of more than 10 levels. There are heavy rainstorms in parts of southern Hunan, southern Jiangxi, southwestern Fujian, eastern Guangxi, central and northern Guangdong, and extremely heavy rains (250~280 mm) in northwestern Guangxi.
At 11 o'clock on April 19, the Ministry of Water Resources launched a flood prevention level IV emergency response for five provinces and autonomous regions, including Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
- At 15 o'clock on April 19, Guangxi launched a major meteorological disaster (heavy rain) level IV emergency response.
- At 07:00 on April 20, Hezhou, Guangxi Province launched the Hezhou Hydrological Surveying and Forecasting Level IV emergency response.
- At 11 o'clock on April 20, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, launched a Level IV emergency response to meteorological disasters (heavy rain and thunderstorms and strong winds).
- At 11 o'clock on April 20, the three defense headquarters of Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, upgraded the flood control level III emergency response to the flood control level II emergency response.
The scope of the heavy rainfall overlapped with the previous rainfall, and the rainfall superposition effect was obvious, and some areas in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian and other places had the risk of heavy rain and strong convection disasters, and flash floods or geological disasters may occur locally.
Friends in these areas must not take it lightly, stay at home on the weekend, don't run around! Of course, this home protection guide should also be collected!
A guide to weatherproofing at home
Make flood bags to prevent water from entering your house
Prolonged periods of heavy rainfall can cause water ingress in houses, especially on low ground. You can use these common items to make a levee ↓ in advance.
1. Plastic bag + water
Pack the water into double plastic bags and place them in cardboard boxes or large organizers, then arrange several boxes in a row and wrap them in a waterproof plastic sheet.
2. Woven bag + sand
It is best to fill seven or eight full, so that it can be stacked neatly. The weight is between 15-30 kg, which is easy to carry. After loading, tie the bag mouth with a rope, and leave a fist or so distance between the rope and the bag mouth, so that it is convenient to hold the bag mouth when handling.
Seal the drain to prevent the backflow of sewage
If water enters the toilet drain, there is a risk of backflow of sewage. You can use a plastic bag filled with water to seal the drain outlets such as toilets, sinks, and bathtubs.
Rice-shaped tape to reinforce windows
To prevent strong winds from blowing through the glass and injuring people, be sure to close the doors and windows and draw the curtains.
Tape the glass diagonally, which can have the effect of reinforcing the window.
Evacuate outdoor items to eliminate potential safety hazards
If you have potted plants or other items that are easily blown away by strong winds, such as balconies, move them indoors as soon as possible.
If there is a risk of water ingress in your home, move valuables to tables and shelves in advance and place them as high as possible. To prevent short circuits in the home appliance line that is placed low and difficult to transfer, unplug it in advance.
Move to higher ground and prepare emergency supplies
If the heavy rainfall process is long, you should move to the second floor or more in advance to take shelter from the rain and prepare necessary emergency supplies such as food, water, and flashlights.
Remind everyone
Pay attention to early warning information
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the storm
Do not go out unless necessary
Protect yourself at home
Source: National Emergency Broadcasting