China News Service, Wuhan, July 2 (Reporter Xu Jinbo) The reporter learned from the Yangtze River Water Resources Commission on the 2nd that the "Yangtze River Flood No. 1 in 2020" was officially formed on the same day.
According to reports, due to the recent heavy rainfall, the water flow in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, Wujiang River and the Three Gorges area has increased significantly. Affected by the above-mentioned incoming water, the incoming water of the Three Gorges Reservoir increased rapidly, and the flow into the reservoir rose to 50000 cubic meters per second at 10:00 on July 2. According to the "Regulations on the Numbering of Major Rivers in China", the flood numbering standard was reached. "Flood No. 1" formed in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.
At 7:54 on July 2, 2020, the Hydrology Bureau of the Yangtze River Water Conservancy Commission has issued a blue flood warning for the Wujiang River, the Three Gorges Reservoir Area upstream of the Yangtze River, and the Chenglingji River Reach, which is submitted to relevant units and the public along the coast of Hubei, Hunan, and Chongqing. Pay attention to prevention. (Finish)