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Q:What targeted measures and deployments are in place for typhoons? A: First, strengthening typhoon prevention and preparedness.Since the beginning of this year, we have repeatedly arranged flood and typhoon prevention work, organized local authorities to revise and improve specialized plans for flood and typhoon prevention, and conducted joint flood and typhoon prevention drills in the Yangtze River Delta region with provinces and cities such as Anhui, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. Together with relevant departments, we carried out a joint desktop exercise of the national flood emergency response plan for super typhoons. In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, we issued relevant notices to 11 coastal provinces, requiringthe proper implementation of emergency cross-province shelter arrangements for fishing vessels this year.。 Second, we have strengthened consultation, analysis, and response support.We closely monitored the development and changes of the typhoon, organized rolling consultations among meteorological, water resources, and natural resources departments to analyze and assess the typhoon's trends,initiated or adjusted emergency responses promptly,and intensified the command and dispatch in key regions, promptly dispatching working groups to the front lines. Third, strengthen the return of ships to port and ensure personnel safety. %% Guide various regions to enhance typhoon prevention management at sea, strengthen control over offshore operations platforms and non-local fishing vessels, %% Implement grassroots management responsibilities for "three-no" fishing vessels (unlicensed, unregistered, and uninspected), %% Organize the scientific return of ships to port for shelter from the wind, with the requirement that all vessels return to port and personnel go ashore. Meanwhile, we have mobilized media platforms to extensively conduct publicity and reporting on typhoon preparedness, promptly and accurately releasing authoritative information on typhoon defense to guide the public in taking reasonable safety measures. Before the typhoon strikes, we proactively relocate residents from high-risk areas and strengthen safety management.Guide various regions to enhance typhoon prevention management at sea, strengthen control over offshore operation platforms and non-local fishing vessels,Implement grassroots management responsibilities for "three-no" fishing vessels., we have scientifically organized ships to return to port to avoid the storm, with the requirement being that all vessels return to port and all crew members go ashore. At the same time, we have mobilized media platforms to extensively carry out publicity and reporting on typhoon preparedness, accurately and promptly releasing authoritative information on typhoon defense to guide the public in taking reasonable precautions. Before the typhoon arrives, we have proactively arranged for the evacuation of residents from high-risk areas and strengthened safety management. The fourth is to strengthen risk investigation and safety control.Organize departments at all levels to thoroughly carry out investigation and rectification of hidden risks in reservoirs and seawalls, identify personnel threatened by dangerous areas such as flood-prone zones and geological hazard risk zones. Enhance safety inspections of metal sheet houses, old and dilapidated buildings, and construction sites, improve the management of urban waterlogging risk and hidden danger lists, strengthen the defense management of vulnerable areas such as underground spaces in low-lying flood-prone zones and sunken overpasses and tunnels, and urge key cities and counties affected by typhoons to promptly implement measures including suspending classes, work, business, transportation, and outdoor group activities, as well as other"five suspensions" measures.。
Q2 Q:What disasters should be prioritized during the critical flood control period of late July to early August? At present, China is in the critical flood prevention period known as "late July to early August," and it is advised to pay attention tometeorological disasters such as heavy rainfall, typhoons, severe convective weather, high temperatures, and droughts,as well as secondary disasters likeflash floods, mudslides, and urban waterlogging.What are the key disasters to guard against during the critical flood prevention period known as "after mid-July and before mid-August"? First, coastal areas in southeastern China must prepare for typhoon prevention.Currently, we have entered the active typhoon season. After making landfall, Typhoon Doksuri may move inland and northward, significantly affecting eastern regions of the country. It is advised to make early preparations for typhoon prevention, strengthen defenses against floods in small and medium-sized rivers, geological disasters, urban waterlogging, and wind damage. Second, North China, Northeast China, and Southwest China should be vigilant against localized heavy rainfall and severe convective weatherHeavy rainfall is prone to triggering secondary disasters and is accompanied by severe convective weather such as thunderstorms and strong winds. It is recommended to strengthen defense efforts against related disasters. Third, regions such as Xinjiang, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, as well as Jiangnan and South China, should focus on preventing high-temperature disasters.It is recommended to implement heatstroke prevention and cooling measures, along with the scheduling and supply of water and electricity resources. Xinjiang should pay special attention to guarding against snowmelt floods and the geological disasters they may trigger due to high temperatures.
Q3 Q:What is the current situation of flood control and drought relief nationwide? A: The country has now entered the critical "late July to early August" flood prevention period, with the overall national flood control and drought relief situation remaining stable, characterized by four main features: Firstly,the nationwide precipitation has been generally below average, with significant spatial distribution variations.Since the beginning of this year, the national average precipitation has been 323 millimeters, approximately 10% less than the usual level for the same period. Specifically, areas such as southwestern North China, eastern Northwest China, northern Central China, northern East China, western Jilin, western Henan, and southeastern Shaanxi have seen 20% to double the normal precipitation levels. Conversely, northeastern North China, central and southern Southwest China, western South China, most of Zhejiang, most of Xinjiang, western Gansu, and eastern Yunnan have experienced 20% to 80% less precipitation than usual. Secondly,The flood situations of major rivers remained stable, with the number of small and medium-sized rivers exceeding warning levels being fewer than usual.No numbered floods occurred in major rivers. Since the beginning of this year, a total of 282 small and medium-sized rivers nationwide have experienced floods above warning levels, which is fewer than the average for the same period in previous years. Third, %% Flash floods and geological disasters have occurred in multiple regions, with some projects experiencing hazards. %% Recently, flash floods, mudslides, landslides, and other geological disasters have occurred in several areas, resulting in casualties. In Jiangxi, Guangxi, Chongqing, and other places, dyke breaches, river overflows, and mountain collapses blocking reservoir spillways have occurred. %% Fourth, %% Flood and drought disasters were generally less severe, with all indicators showing a downward trend.Regarding flood disasters, compared to the average of the past five years for the same period, the number of people affected by floods this year has decreased by 4.9%, the number of deaths and missing persons due to disasters has dropped by 85.1%, the number of people relocated and resettled in emergencies has declined by 90.4%, and direct economic losses have fallen by 76%. As for drought disasters, in comparison with the average of the past five years for the same period, the number of people affected by droughts this year has decreased by 50.2%, and the area of affected crops has dropped by 44.4%.Recently, multiple geological disasters such as flash floods, mudslides, and landslides have occurred in various regions, resulting in casualties. Incidents including embankment breaches, river overflows, and mountain collapses blocking reservoir spillways have been reported in Jiangxi, Guangxi, Chongqing, and other areas. Fourth,Flood and drought disasters were generally less severe, with all indicators showing a downward trend.Regarding flood disasters, compared to the average of the past five years, the number of people affected by floods this year has decreased by 4.9%, deaths and missing persons due to disasters have dropped by 85.1%, emergency relocations have been reduced by 90.4%, and direct economic losses have fallen by 76%. As for drought disasters, compared to the average of the past five years, the number of people affected by droughts this year has decreased by 50.2%, and the area of affected crops has declined by 44.4%.
Q4 Q:What measures are in place to address the main flood season this year? A: The specific related measures include the following aspects: First, we must relentlessly focus on the implementation of responsibilities.It is necessary to strengthen the main responsibility of local party committees and governments in disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief, ensuring strict enforcement at every level,with the administrative chief responsibility system at its core.All flood control responsibilities should be implemented, with the accountability system being carried out throughout the entire process of analysis and deployment, command and decision-making, evacuation and avoidance, as well as rescue and disaster relief. The second is advancing the checkpoint to strengthen overall coordination.Closely monitor hazardous weather processes and focus onkey aspects such as monitoring, forecasting, early warning, and response,urging localities to improvejoint consultation and dispatch mechanisms.Strengthen early warning and coordinated response to firmly grasp the initiative in flood prevention. The third is to focus on early warning "call and response" for evacuation and risk avoidance.It is essential to implement the mechanismof "call and response" for imminent disaster warningsdirectly to grassroots-level responsible personnel, which is the second mechanism and also highly important. The responsibilities of tourist areas, construction camps, and industrial and mining enterprises must be strictly enforced, with decisive actions taken in advance to organize the evacuation of people from hazardous areas and timely implementation of measures such as"closure, suspension, withdrawal, and relocation."and other rigid measures to strictly prevent mass casualties. Fourth, coordinate efforts comprehensively to ensure effective rescue and disaster relief. %% Make full use of the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams, various specialized forces, and social resources, deploying them proactively based on flood developments to ensure efficient emergency response. Meanwhile, swiftly allocate %% disaster relief supplies and funds %% , meticulously organize relief efforts, and meet the basic living needs of affected populations. %% Specific measures include the following aspects:Make full use of the national comprehensive fire and rescue teams, various professional teams, and social forces to pre-position defenses based on flood developments, ensuring efficient disaster response and rescue operations. At the same time, swiftly allocatedisaster relief materials and funds, and meticulously carry out relief and assistance efforts to meet the basic living needs of affected populations. Fifth, efforts were made in both aspects to combat drought and mitigate its effects.We must address both flood prevention and drought relief, continuously assess drought risks, refine emergency response plans for drought, precisely allocate water resources for drought relief, and take all possible measures to ensure the safety of urban and rural water supply.
