Heavy Rain to Continue Across Southern China for a Week, Cumulative Rainfall May Set New Record
A new period of intense rainfall has begun in southern China and is expected to last for a week, with cumulative rainfall potentially reaching record highs for this time of year. The China Meteorological Administration has activated a Level 4 emergency response for severe weather.
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(CNA, Taipei, May 12) According to meteorological forecasts, southern regions of mainland China have entered a new concentrated period of heavy rainfall starting today, which is expected to persist for a week. Some areas face a high risk of rainstorm-related disasters, with cumulative rainfall potentially setting a new record for this period. In response, the China Meteorological Administration launched a Level 4 emergency response for major meteorological disasters (rainstorms) this morning.
According to China News Network, the National Meteorological Center forecasts that from tonight through the 18th, heavy to torrential rains will affect Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet. Some areas will experience downpours, while localized regions may see extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by short-term intense precipitation, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
In particular, localized downpours or extremely heavy rains are expected in southern and central Guizhou, western Hunan, and northeastern Guangxi.
Additionally, from May 12 to 14, northeastern, northern, and Huanghuai regions will continue to experience scattered showers or thunderstorms, with uneven rainfall distribution. Generally, light to moderate rain is expected, with localized heavy to torrential downpours, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, or hail.
At 10 a.m., the National Meteorological Center issued a blue rainstorm warning, forecasting moderate to heavy rain or downpours in parts of Guizhou, central and eastern Hunan, northern and central Jiangxi, southwestern Zhejiang, northwestern Fujian, western Guangdong, northeastern and southeastern Guangxi, western Yunnan, and northern North China from 2 p.m. on the 12th to 2 p.m. on the 13th. Localized extremely heavy rainfall is expected in central and eastern Guizhou and western Jiangxi. Some of these areas may experience short-term intense rainfall, with localized thunderstorms and strong winds.
Zhang Tao, chief forecaster at the National Meteorological Center, stated that starting from the 12th, rainfall will persist for an extended period in southern and central Jiangnan, southern China, and the Yunnan-Guizhou region, with a stable and nearly stationary rain belt. Cumulative rainfall may exceed historical extremes for this period, posing a high risk of rainstorm-induced disasters. Areas including Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet face elevated meteorological risks of flash floods, geological hazards, flooding in small and medium rivers, and urban waterlogging due to heavy rainfall. (Editors: Yang Shengru / Chen Huiping) 1150612
(CNA, Taipei, May 12) According to meteorological forecasts, southern regions of mainland China have entered a new concentrated period of heavy rainfall starting today, which is expected to persist for a week. Some areas face a high risk of rainstorm-related disasters, with cumulative rainfall potentially setting a new record for this period. In response, the China Meteorological Administration launched a Level 4 emergency response for major meteorological disasters (rainstorms) this morning.
According to China News Network, the National Meteorological Center forecasts that from tonight through the 18th, heavy to torrential rains will affect Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet. Some areas will experience downpours, while localized regions may see extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by short-term intense precipitation, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
In particular, localized downpours or extremely heavy rains are expected in southern and central Guizhou, western Hunan, and northeastern Guangxi.
Additionally, from May 12 to 14, northeastern, northern, and Huanghuai regions will continue to experience scattered showers or thunderstorms, with uneven rainfall distribution. Generally, light to moderate rain is expected, with localized heavy to torrential downpours, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, or hail.
At 10 a.m., the National Meteorological Center issued a blue rainstorm warning, forecasting moderate to heavy rain or downpours in parts of Guizhou, central and eastern Hunan, northern and central Jiangxi, southwestern Zhejiang, northwestern Fujian, western Guangdong, northeastern and southeastern Guangxi, western Yunnan, and northern North China from 2 p.m. on the 12th to 2 p.m. on the 13th. Localized extremely heavy rainfall is expected in central and eastern Guizhou and western Jiangxi. Some of these areas may experience short-term intense rainfall, with localized thunderstorms and strong winds.
Zhang Tao, chief forecaster at the National Meteorological Center, stated that starting from the 12th, rainfall will persist for an extended period in southern and central Jiangnan, southern China, and the Yunnan-Guizhou region, with a stable and nearly stationary rain belt. Cumulative rainfall may exceed historical extremes for this period, posing a high risk of rainstorm-induced disasters. Areas including Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet face elevated meteorological risks of flash floods, geological hazards, flooding in small and medium rivers, and urban waterlogging due to heavy rainfall. (Editors: Yang Shengru / Chen Huiping) 1150612
FAQ
How long will the heavy rain last in southern China?
From the 12th to the 18th, heavy to torrential rain is expected across southern China, including Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangdong.
Which areas are at highest risk?
Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guizhou, and Yunnan face high risks of flash floods and landslides.
What actions has the meteorological authority taken?
The China Meteorological Administration has activated a Level 4 emergency response for severe weather, enhancing alert systems.