Dongting Lake has entered the watershed in more than 80 days in advance to the dry water level and county dispatched drought resistance of more than 670,000 people

On August 17, the reporter learned from the Hunan Provincial Department of Water Conservancy that as of 17:00 on August 17, the water level of Lingji Station in Dongting Lake Chengling was 23.25 meters, down 24.50 meters, which was lower than the waters. Since the occurrence of drought, there are 888 working groups in the province, cities and counties, to go to the first line of drought resistance, and accumulating a total of 672,000 people (times) of drought resistance.

At present, the regional high temperature process of Hunan Province has lasted for 27 days, with an average high temperature strength of 37.7 ° C. The average high temperature impact range is 152,000 square kilometers. The comprehensive strength level is "special strength".

The water level of the river and lake continues to fall. At present, there are multiple Tangba and small reservoirs to dry up. The water level of Dongting Lake is 4.85 to 6.13 meters lower than the same period of the year. From August 4th, the water level of Lingji Station of Dongting Lake City is less than 24.5 meters. The water level has an average of more than 80 days earlier than many years, the earliest since 1971.

Fully resist drought and protect. The meteorological department seized the favorable weather conditions. It has carried out 155 artificial rainfall operations in 54 counties (cities, districts) in 13 cities and states. At present, artificial rainfall aircraft and 206 ground work sites in 14 cities and states are on standby. Waiting for time. In response to the difficulty of drinking water in the local people, all departments at all levels in the province organize drought resistance service teams to carry out emergency water delivery services. Party members and cadres at all levels in the province have penetrated into the fields and organized the masses to carry out drought -protection and irrigation work such as dredging channels and water diversion. (Hunan Daily All Media Reporter Feng Yongcheng)

[Responsible editor: Wang Yaobing Intern: Yang Shuwen]

[Source: Hunan Daily · New Hunan Client]

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