Flooding fears as heavy rains hit S. China province
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-04-27 19:30
The government of south China's Guangdong Province has moved to strengthen
reservoirs amid fears that heavy rains could cause flooding.
Heavy rains hit most parts of the province on Wednesday and Thursday, with
rising water levels threatening the safety of some reservoirs.
Northern, central and southeastern parts of Guangdong saw daily rainfalls of
60 to 95 millimeters in places, according to the local meteorological
observatory.
Forecasts show heavy rains will hit again with strong winds and possibly hail
in the next two days, said the observatory.
The province has 6,732 reservoirs, with a total volume of more than 40
billion cubic meters. The rains threatened some reservoirs with safety problems,
warned provincial flood prevention authorities.
The provincial government has urged local authorities to strengthen flood
prevention measures and ensure the safety of reservoirs and people.
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