On April 21, the reporter learned from the Guangdong Provincial General Headquarters of the Three Defenses that due to the heavy rainfall, there will be a flood in the Beijiang River basin that is close to once in a century.
Forecast of Guangdong Provincial Hydrological Bureau: At 11 o'clock on April 21, the water level of Lianjiang Gaodao (Angba), a tributary of the Beijiang River, (Xiniu Town, Yingde City, Qingyuan), was 34.83 meters, and the corresponding flow was 7,070 cubic meters per second, which was 3.33 meters above the alert. It is expected that at 1 o'clock on April 22, the flow of Gaodao (Angba) station will have a peak flow of 9,000 cubic meters per second, reaching a 100-year occurrence, and the corresponding water level is 37.3 meters, which is 5.8 meters above alert.
At 11 o'clock on April 21, the water level of Yingde (5) Station (Yingcheng Town, Yingde City, Qingyuan), the main stream of the Beijiang River, rose to 33.55 meters, exceeding the alert of 7.55 meters (the alert water level was 26.00 meters). It is expected that the Yingde (5) station will have a flood peak water level of 34.5 meters at 20 o'clock on the 21st, exceeding the alert of 8.5 meters.
At 11 o'clock on April 21, the flow rate of the Feilai Gorge Hydrological Station was 16,300 cubic meters per second, corresponding to a water level of 21.02 meters, and an ultra-alert of 3.02 meters (the warning water level was 18 meters). It is estimated that the flow of the Feilai Gorge Hydrological Station will have a peak flow of 19,000 cubic meters per second at 14 o'clock on April 22, which is close to once in 100 years, and the corresponding water level is 22.3 meters, which is 4.3 meters above the alert.
At 11 o'clock on April 21, the water level of Shijiao Station (Shijiao Town, Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City) rose to 10.02 meters, and the corresponding flow was 15,300 cubic meters per second. It is estimated that the peak flood flow of 19,500 cubic meters per second will be reached at 20 o'clock on April 22, which is close to once in 100 years, and the corresponding water level is 12.5 meters, which is 1.5 meters above the alert.
According to the previous forecast, the heavy rainfall in South China will continue in the near future, and the Beijiang River in the Pearl River basin will be flooded. Previously reported: "Landmark received 6 lightning bolts in 1 hour". Emergency warning: Severe flooding will occur in this area!
Classes were suspended in these areas of Guangdong on Monday
Affected by heavy rain
Primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in some areas of Qingyuan
On the 22nd, classes will be suspended for one day
- Primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City, were closed on Monday
According to the "Qingcheng Release", the three-defense headquarters of Qingcheng District, Qingyuan City, upgraded the flood control level III emergency response to level II at 20 o'clock on April 20. According to the forecast of the Qingyuan Meteorological Department, from April 21 to 22, there will be continuous heavy rain to heavy rain in Qingcheng District. According to the consultation and judgment of the Qingcheng District Three Defense Headquarters, in order to ensure the safety of people's lives and property, it was decided that on April 22 (Monday), primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in the district will be suspended for one day, off-campus training and custodian institutions will stop serving, and boarding schools will do a good job in ensuring the safety of teachers, students and employees in schools.
- Primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Fogang County, Qingyuan City, were closed on Monday
On April 21, according to the Education Bureau of Fogang County, Qingyuan City, Fogang has now launched a flood control level II emergency response, according to the "Fogang County Flood Control, Drought, Wind and Frost Prevention Emergency Plan", in order to ensure the safety of people's lives and property, it was decided that from April 22 (Monday), the county's primary and secondary schools and kindergartens will be suspended, and off-campus training and custodian institutions will cease to provide services from now on.
The education department reminds students that during the period when classes are suspended at home, parents are requested to fulfill their guardianship responsibilities, do a good job in safety education such as children's electricity and fire, and do not engage in outdoor activities unless necessary. The specific resumption arrangements will be notified separately.
- Primary and secondary schools and kindergartens in Yingde City, Qingyuan City, were closed on Monday
At noon on the 21st, the reporter learned from the Yingde Municipal Education Bureau that at present, Yingde has launched a flood control level II emergency response, according to the "Yingde City Flood Control, Drought, Wind and Frost Prevention Emergency Plan", in order to ensure the safety of teachers and students' lives and property, it was decided that on April 22 (Monday) the city's primary and secondary schools and kindergartens will be suspended for one day, and off-campus training and custodian institutions will stop serving from now on. The Yingde Municipal Education Bureau reminds that during the period when students are suspended from school and at home, parents are requested to fulfill their guardianship responsibilities, do a good job in safety education such as children's electricity, fire, and wading, and do not go to outdoor places unless necessary.
A town in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, lost contact due to heavy rainfall
According to the Yangcheng Evening News, on April 21, Jiangwan Town, Wujiang District, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, was affected by heavy rainfall. Some netizens reported that at present, communication in Jiangwan Town is interrupted and they are unable to get in touch with the town. Many netizens posted records of their phone calls to relatives and friends in Jiangwan Town, and these phone records were not connected.
In this regard, the relevant personnel of the Propaganda Department of the Wujiang District Party Committee said that Jiangwan Town is still in a state of disconnection, and the specific number of casualties cannot be determined. At around 9 a.m. on April 20, the rescue team arrived around Jiangwan Town and prepared to enter the central city to carry out rescue, but due to landslides and other phenomena, the way forward was blocked. "The fire trucks and others tried to enter, but the road could not be passed, so they had to retreat.
The latest information is that on the afternoon of April 20, the rescue force decided to enter on foot first, clear the road, and carry out the rescue.
Comparison before and after heavy rainfall in a certain place in Jiangwan Town. Source: Yangcheng Evening News
Orange Warning for Heavy Rain!
Guangdong residents should not go out unless necessary
The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue an orange warning for heavy rain at 10 a.m. on April 21:
It is expected that from 14 o'clock on April 21 to 14 o'clock on the 22nd, there will be heavy to heavy rain in southern Guangxi, Guangdong, eastern and southern Jiangxi, Fujian, central and southern Zhejiang, among them, there will be heavy rain (100~220 mm) in some areas of central and eastern coastal areas of Guangdong, eastern Jiangxi, western Fujian and other places. Some of the above areas are accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation (the maximum hourly rainfall is 30~60 mm, and can exceed 80 mm locally), and there are strong convective weather such as thunderstorms and hail locally.
The Guangdong Provincial Meteorological Service Center said that the high soil moisture content in various places, the high risk of disasters, and the lag of geological disasters, it is necessary to be vigilant. To avoid accidents, please avoid entering dangerous areas on weekends. Guangdong residents should not go out unless necessary.
Source: China News Network Comprehensive CCTV News, Yangcheng Evening News, Nanfang Daily, Central Meteorological Observatory, Guangdong Weather, etc