How is the disaster situation caused by the sudden rise in the water level of the Lancang River in Yunnan?

Affected by continuous heavy rainfall in the past few days, the water level of the Lancang River in Lanping County, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan Province has surged, causing many houses to be flooded, traffic to be interrupted, and firefighting officers and soldiers to conduct emergency evacuations.

On July 9, the Lancang River Centralized Control Center issued a red flood warning: at 10 a.m. on July 9, the flow rate at Quzika Station was 5,200 cubic meters per second and was still rising. At present, the rainfall between Quzika and Miaowei is gradually increasing, and the flow at Wunonglong and Lidi sections will continue to increase. It is expected that the peak flow will exceed the 10-year flood standard (5010 cubic meters/second) and be close to the 20-year flood standard. (5900 cubic meters/second). Affected by regional rainfall, it may exceed the 20-year flood standard.

The center reminded that relevant units should pay close attention to weather forecasts and rainfall conditions, conduct inspections and emergency response at construction sites, ensure the normal operation of diversion projects, flood control facilities, ditch interception and drainage facilities, etc., and ensure Flood prevention and safety.

I hope the victims will be safe and the disaster will end soon.