Meteorological expert: "Summer+flood season" must pay close attention to weather changes when traveling

Summer is the peak period of travel travel, and it is also the main flood season in my country. From June to August each year, it is the high incidence of severe catastrophic weather such as heavy precipitation and high temperature. Pay special attention to the prevention of secondary disasters caused by catastrophic weather such as heavy rain.

So, what are the characteristics of this year's summer weather? What do the public need to pay attention to when traveling? How to prevent the weather changes in tourism? Niu Ruoyun, the chief forecaster of the Central Meteorological Observatory, interpreted this.

Meteorological secondary disasters refer to other disasters (such as geological disasters and agricultural disasters) caused by meteorological factors (such as heavy rain and typhoons), and secondary disasters caused by heavy rain cannot be underestimated. The secondary disasters caused by heavy rain include floods, mudslides, landslides, and waterlogging. The secondary disaster has the characteristics of sudden and highly harmfulness. After the heavy rain, the soil became loose after being soaked in heavy rain, which may cause landslides and mudslides.

The outbreak of mountain floods is sudden and difficult to prevent. Therefore, the summer play must be prepared in advance. Niu Ruoyun suggested that the public needs to pay close attention to the purpose of the place and the weather forecast before travel, especially the possibility of secondary disasters such as torrential rain, strong convection, and landslides, mudslides, and floods related to them. Adjust the itinerary in a timely manner according to the weather changes, try to avoid traveling in severe weather, plan the tourism route reasonably, understand the relevant risks and safety regulations of outdoor activities in advance, bring necessary equipment, and take corresponding preventive measures.

Experts suggested that during the flood season, it is best not to stay on the ravine and river beach during the flood season; when mountain floods are coming, they should move to the hillside and highlands organized; pay attention to safety before crossing the valley. Essence

When you go to the scenic spots, you must look at the sky and do not enter the canyon in rainy days. If you are surrounded by floods, you should use tools such as ships, wooden row, door panels, wooden beds and other tools as much as possible. In the mountains, if there is a continuous rain, do not cross the river by yourself.

During the self -driving trip, the vehicles were comprehensive inspection and maintenance before traveling, and they were driven with energy when driving, and maintained a good sight as much as possible. Slow down and slow down when driving on heavy rainy days, and try not to brake rapidly; when the sight is not good, you must turn on the fog lights, wide lights or double jump emergency lights in time. Close the doors and windows, close the audio system, and avoid the rain and lightning in the carriage.

If you choose to travel by plane, it is best to go out early and early, and go out early. Pay more attention to the weather forecast of departure and destination airports to avoid traveling as much as possible; you must move early during thunderstorms to avoid congestion on the way; try to choose morning flights that occur with less thunderstorms and stay in time.

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Produced by China Meteorological Administration Xuanke Center (China Meteorological News Agency)

Author: Li Yue Tang Miao Yan Xin Ye Haiying

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