South China's Xijiang River has been declared experiencing its 2024 \"No.1 Flood\" by China's Ministry of Water Resources. This classification is reserved for the first flood each year to reach a certain level of severity in a single river.
At 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, water flows at the Wuzhou hydrological station in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region rose to the station's warning line of 18.5 meters, signaling heightened alert levels. 🌧️
This marks the seventh heavy flood in the Pearl River basin this year, highlighting the region's challenging weather patterns and the importance of effective water management. Stay informed and stay safe! 💧
Reference(s):
cgtn.com