China News Service, Nanjing, July 17 (Reporter Shen Ran) At 22:00 on the evening of the 17th, the Nanjing Municipal Defense Index decided to start the flood control level I emergency response in the Shuiyangjiang and Shijiu Lake areas. At the same time, a yellow rainstorm warning was issued. In the evening, heavy rains were flooding in some areas of the city, and the flood prevention situation was grim.
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According to the Nanjing Municipal Anti-Finger Report, due to the high water level of the Yangtze River, local rainfall and upstream water, at 20 o'clock on the 17th, the water level of the Shuiqiao Bridge Station in Nanjing’s Shuiyang River was 13.35 meters, 2.85 meters exceeded the warning level, and 0.55 meters exceeded the guarantee; Shijihu Sheshan Station The water level is 12.86 meters, the super alert is 2.46 meters, and the super guarantee is 0.36 meters.
At the same time, according to the forecast of the local meteorological and hydrological departments, it is expected that the water levels of Shuiyang River and Shijiu Lake will still show an upward trend, and the high water level will be maintained for a long time.
According to the "Nanjing City Flood Control Emergency Plan", upon the approval of the Nanjing Municipal Government, the Nanjing Municipal Defense Index decided to start the flood control level 1 emergency response in Nanjing's Shuiyangjiang and Shijiu Lake areas from 22:00 on July 17.
At 23:16 that night, the Nanjing Meteorological Department issued a yellow rainstorm warning at the same time. It is expected that there will be 6 hours of precipitation with more than 50 millimeters of rain in the city from night to tomorrow. (Finish)