China News Service, Xi'an, September 26 (Reporter Alina) The reporter learned from the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Water Resources on the 25th that the Weihe River formed the second flood of 2021 on that day, and the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Water Resources also initiated the provincial flood and drought disaster at 20 o'clock on the same day. Defense level IV emergency response.

  It is understood that due to the recent continuous heavy rainfall, the middle and lower reaches of the Weihe River and the main branches of the Handan River are generally flooded. At 19:00 on the 25th, a flood of 3120 cubic meters per second (warning 3000, guarantee 8000) occurred at the Lintong Hydrological Station on the mainstream of the Weihe River, forming the Weihe River 2021. Flood No. 2 of the year.

At 16:50, there was a flood of 3460 cubic meters per second (warning 5000, guarantee 6500) at the Hanzhong Hydrological Station on the main stream of the Han River.

  According to reports, in the latter part of Shaanxi Province, most of the rainfall continued, and the flood control situation was severe.

  In accordance with the "Emergency Response Work Regulations for Flood and Drought Disaster Prevention of the Shaanxi Provincial Water Resources Department (Trial)", the Shaanxi Provincial Water Resources Department decided to initiate the provincial level IV emergency response for flood and drought disaster prevention at 20:00 on the 25th and issue an emergency notice.

  The notice requires that water conservancy departments at all levels in Shaanxi must attach great importance to closely monitor the development of rain and flood conditions, and further implement various measures for detailed prevention.

Relevant persons responsible for flood control stick to their posts and carry out various flood defense tasks in accordance with the division of responsibilities and flood control plans.

  In addition, it is necessary to scientifically dispatch water projects, focusing on the prevention of floods in small and medium-sized rivers, mountain torrent disasters, and the safety of small and medium-sized reservoirs, especially dangerous reservoirs and silt dams. Strengthen the observation of work conditions and inspections and defenses, and actively provide emergency technical support to find dangerous situations. Quickly organize emergency protection and promptly ask the grassroots government to do a good job in the transfer of threatened persons to avoid danger and the management and control of dangerous areas to ensure the safety of people's lives.

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