Flood No. 1 in Xiangjiang River, Hunan Province in 2024

On April 8, 2024, the reporter learned from the Hunan Provincial Department of Water Resources that due to the impact of continuous rainfall, the water level of the upper reaches of the Xiangjiang River has increased significantly. At about 2:00 on the 8th, the flow rate at the Laofutou Station in Yongzhou City, the main stream of the Xiangjiang River, rose to 7,500 cubic meters. / second, reaching the flood numbering standard, and "Xiangjiang River Flood No. 1 in 2024" was formed.

The Xiangjiang River is the largest river in the Hunan basin. Recently, the water levels of the main stream of the Xiangjiang River and many tributaries in the upper and middle reaches have risen significantly. Hunan hydrology and water resources departments at all levels have issued multiple flood warnings. At about 8:00 on the 8th, the Hunan Provincial Hydrology and Water Resources Survey Center continued to issue a yellow flood warning: Affected by heavy rainfall and upstream water, from the 8th to the 9th, it is expected that the main stream of the Xiangjiang River from Lingling District, Yongzhou City to Qidong County, Hengyang City Floods exceeding the warning water level will occur ranging from 0.8 to 1.3 meters. Floods exceeding the warning water level will occur in the Hengshan County river section of Hengyang City. Floods will approach the warning water level in the urban river section of Hengyang City. Relevant units and the public along the coast need to strengthen prevention. Avoid danger in time.