There have been three consecutive days of heavy rain in Guangdong, and the daytime in Guangzhou is like nighttime. Streets in Shaoguan have turned into small rivers.

　　China News Service, Guangzhou, April 6 (Reporter Wang Jian) ​​On the 6th, it was the third day of heavy rain in Guangdong. The rain has not stopped yet, but more and more places are experiencing heavy rainfall, stretching from Shaoguan in northern Guangdong to Shenzhen on the coast. The water levels of some rivers have risen rapidly and the currents have surged. Many streets have been flooded and turned into "small rivers."

On the 6th, there was heavy rain in Guangzhou and some streets were flooded. Photo by He Junjie

　　According to statistics from the Guangdong Provincial Meteorological Bureau, from 8:00 on the 5th to 8:00 on the 6th, 296 weather stations in the province recorded heavy rains of more than 100 mm, and 613 weather stations recorded heavy rains of 50 mm to 100 mm. Among them, Zhoutian Town, Renhua County, Shaoguan City recorded a rainfall of 222.6 mm, Lutian Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou City recorded a rainfall of 141.6 mm, and Lunjiao Street, Shunde District, Foshan City recorded a rainfall of 122.1 mm. As of 16:55 on the 6th, 38 rainstorm warning signals were still in effect across the province.

　　Affected by the heavy rain, the transportation order of the Hangzhou-Shenzhen High-speed Railway, Nan-Guangzhou High-speed Railway, Guizhou-Guangzhou High-speed Railway, Beijing-Guangzhou Line, Beijing-Kowloon Line, Guangzhou-Mao Line and other lines within the management of China Railway Guangzhou Bureau has been affected to a certain extent. In order to ensure the safety of passenger train transportation, the railway department has adopted speed limit operation measures for trains passing through the above lines, and some trains have been delayed to varying degrees.

　　In Shaoguan, where it rained first, the Zhenjiang River flowing through the city was turbulent. Relevant departments have set up red warning lines along the banks of the river to warn pedestrians and vehicles passing by to pay attention to their safety.

　　The relevant person in charge of the Shaoguan City Three Prevention and Control Office said that at present, many streets and communities in the Zhenjiang District along the coast have done statistical work in advance on residents, shops and special groups in low-lying areas that are susceptible to immersion, and have issued reminders and arranged staff During inspections within the jurisdiction, people will be relocated from low-lying areas at any time based on real-time conditions.

　　"It hasn't stopped raining in the past few days, and the rain is very heavy. Many roads near my home are flooded, and cars driving by look like 'rowing boats.'" Mr. Huang, who lives in Renhua County, told reporters that due to the heavy rain, In some places, the water can reach an adult's knees; the local World Natural Heritage Danxia Mountain has also been closed to the public starting from the morning of the 6th.

　　According to the Guangdong Provincial Hydrological Bureau, from 8:00 on the 5th to 8:00 on the 6th, there were widespread heavy to heavy rains in the Beijiang Basin, and local heavy to heavy rains in the Pearl River Delta and Dongjiang Basin. According to monitoring data, at 8:00 on the 6th, the water levels at Wushi Station and Yingde Station on the main stream of the Beijiang River exceeded the warning level. It is predicted that floods may occur in Beijiang on the 7th.

　　This round of heavy rains not only wreaked havoc in northern Guangdong, but also caused trouble in Guangzhou. On the 5th alone, 279 people were evacuated in Guangzhou due to heavy rain.

　　On the morning of the 6th, reporters in Guangzhou’s Zhujiang New Town saw black clouds covering the sky. Although it was daytime, it was like night. Heavy rain blocked tall buildings hundreds of meters away. Vehicles were slowing down due to weather conditions, and many roads were jammed. .

　　On the same day, orange rainstorm warning signals were issued in Yuexiu, Tianhe, Nansha and other districts of Guangzhou. According to the Guangzhou Three-Prevention Headquarters, in accordance with the provisions of the "Guangzhou Emergency Plan for Flood, Drought, Wind and Freeze Prevention", the headquarters decided to initiate a secondary emergency response to heavy rain and waterlogging from 11:10 on the 6th.

　　"It rained so hard that it was useless to hold an umbrella, and when ordering takeout, it also prompted 'delivery time will be extended.'" Ms. Chen, a Guangzhou citizen, said helplessly that the intersection below her home was flooded due to heavy rain for days, so she didn't go anywhere this holiday. .

　　"Please do not wade through water! Danger!" On the 6th, many roads in Guangzhou were flooded due to continuous heavy rainfall. In some places, the water was as deep as an adult's calf. Community staff on site reminded the public not to wade through water to avoid accidental contact. Hidden passages and electrical wires are dangerous.

　　On the afternoon of the 6th, the rain in Guangzhou decreased, but the heavy rain has not ended yet. Meteorological experts predict that on the 7th, there will be heavy rains and local (heavy) heavy rains in southern Shaoguan, Heyuan, Meizhou, the Pearl River Delta and cities and counties in eastern Guangdong.

　　The Guangdong Provincial Meteorological Bureau stated that at present, significant precipitation has occurred in cities and counties in the central and northern parts of the province, and there will still be significant precipitation in the next two days. It is necessary to continue to pay attention to various defensive work and beware of superposition of disasters, especially to prevent heavy precipitation and its consequences. flash floods, mudslides, landslides and other geological disasters, as well as urban and rural waterlogging. (over)