The Yangtze River Water Conservancy Commission quickly entered the flood season to discuss and deploy recent defense work. From April 1st to 3rd, there will be a moderate to heavy rainfall process in the eastern part of the upper reaches of the YangTze River.

The Three Gorges area, Qingjiang River, Dongting Lake, Lushui River, Poyang Lake water system, tributaries of northeastern Hubei and related areas will experience significant water rise in small and medium-sized rivers and reservoirs.