In 2022, the first year since Poyang Lake recorded in the duration period since the record was recorded.

The reporter learned from the Jiangxi Provincial Hydrological Monitoring Center that at 2:00 on August 6, the water level of Xingzi Station of the iconic hydrological station of Poyang Lake was retreated to 11.99 meters, which means that Poyang Lake enters the dry period in advance. Through comparison of historical data, in 2022, it became the earliest year since the record of Poyang Lake in the period since it was recorded.

On June 23, the highest water level in Xingzi Station in Poyang Lake was 19.43 meters, and the average value of the same period of many years was 2.81 meters. Affected by the continuous high temperature and rain and the water from the Yangtze River, the water level of Poyang Lake fell rapidly. From July 9th, the water level changed from high to low. Since June 23, the water level of Xingzi Station of Poyang Lake has fallen by 7.44 meters within 44 days, with an average daily regression of 0.17 meters. At 2:00 on August 6, the water level of Xingzi Station of Poyang Lake has retreated to 11.99 meters, which is the earliest year of dry water period (2006 2006 (2006 August 22nd) 16 days in advance.

According to meteorological predictions, Jiangxi Province will still focus on high temperature and rainy weather in the next ten days. In addition, the water level in Poyang Lake will continue to decline. Relevant experts have suggested that the impact of the rapid decline in the water level of Poyang Lake on the production, life, and ecology of Poyang Lake will do a good job of water management and drought -resistance and water and water protection.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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