China's main flood season for this year has officially concluded, and the Ministry of Water Resources has noted that the overall flood control situation is stable. Nevertheless, the ministry cautions that the risk of secondary disasters arising from intense local rainfall is still a concern, alongside potential typhoons that could pose additional threats.

The ministry pointed out that this year's flood season, which commenced on July 1, saw significantly greater rainfall and increased intensity, largely influenced by climate change and the effects of El Nino, a phenomenon characterized by warmer ocean currents in the Pacific. This increase in deluge has led to an uptick in emergency situations throughout the country.

Looking ahead, forecasts indicate that regions such as the Yellow River basin, areas in the upper reaches of the Jialing and Hanjiang rivers within the Yangtze River basin, and the Pearl River basin will likely experience precipitation levels above those of typical years this September. The ministry has highlighted the chances of typhoons impacting China in the same month, potentially leading to flooding that exceeds safety thresholds in rivers in the Pearl River basin, Han River, and various provinces including Guangdong and Hainan, as well as in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

To mitigate potential hazards, the ministry urges heightened vigilance to address flash floods and rising water levels in small to medium-sized rivers that may be caused by localized intense rainfall.