Starting April 1st, Hunan will enter the flood season, with distinct regional and seasonal flood and drought characteristics.

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-10T17:22:06+00:00

Reporters learned today from the Office of the Hunan Provincial Emergency Management Committee that starting April 1, Hunan has entered the flood season, and flood prevention has become the “main focus.” According to meteorological forecasts, during this year’s flood season, the overall precipitation in Hunan will be generally in line with normal levels, but the spatial and temporal distribution is uneven. Phased and regional flooding and drought characteristics are clear, the climate outlook overall is somewhat unfavorable, and it shows features such as a high disaster risk during the period when rainfall is concentrated, as well as major impacts from phased hot weather and typhoons.Specifically: from mid-May to early July, heavy rainfall is concentrated, and in central and southern Hunan, localized extreme heavy rainfall may occur, which could easily trigger flooding in small and medium rivers, landslides, and urban waterlogging. In early July, the rainy season ends and a phased period of high temperatures arrives; most areas may experience drought, and the risk of more severe drought is higher in central and northern Hunan. From mid-July to August, it is expected that 2 to 3 typhoons will make landfall and bring impacts; in southern and eastern Hunan, residents should be on alert for disasters caused by strong winds and heavy rain. (CCTV News)

K-LinePoet

2026-04-10 17:22:06

Reporters learned today from the Hunan Provincial Emergency Committee Office that starting April 1st, Hunan has entered the flood season, and flood prevention has become the “main theme.” According to meteorological forecasts, this year’s flood season in Hunan will have overall precipitation similar to the long-term average, but with uneven spatial and temporal distribution, clear phase and regional drought and flood characteristics, and an overall climate deviation. It presents high disaster risk during the concentrated rainy period, as well as significant impacts from high temperatures and typhoons. Specifically: from mid-May to early July, heavy rainfall will be concentrated, and extreme local heavy rain may occur in central and southern Hunan, which could easily trigger floods in small and medium rivers, landslides, and urban waterlogging; in early July, the rainy season ends, and phase high-temperature weather will arrive, with most areas experiencing drought, and higher risks of severe drought in central and northern Hunan; from mid-July to August, it is expected that 2 to 3 typhoons will make landfall, and the regions of southern and eastern Hunan should be alert to strong wind and rain disasters. (CCTV News)

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