Just now, Beijing issued the highest level of rainstorm warning! How to protect yourself in extreme weather?

Just now, Beijing issued a red warning for heavy rain!

It is expected that from the night of July 29 to the night of August 1, the city will experience heavy rain, with extremely heavy rain in the west and south. The main rainfall process will occur from 2:00 on the 30th to 20:00 on the 31st, with heavy rain in the whole city , and extremely heavy rain in parts of Fangshan, Mentougou, Changping, Haidian, Shijingshan, Fengtai, Yanqing, Daxing, Tongzhou, Xicheng, Dongcheng, and Chaoyang.

Beijing Water Authority and Beijing Meteorological Bureau jointly issued flash flood disaster risk warning:

It is estimated that from 20:00 on July 29 to 20:00 on August 1, flash floods may occur in Fangshan District, Mentougou District, Changping District, Yanqing District, Huairou District, Miyun District, Pinggu District, Haidian District, Shijingshan District and Fengtai District of the city. Among them, the possibility of flash floods is very high in most parts of Fangshan District, most parts of Mentougou District, the western part of Shijingshan District, the western part of Changping District and the southern part of Yanqing District.

Earlier at 18:00 in the evening, the Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded and issued the highest level red warning for heavy rain. This is the second red warning for heavy rain in history issued by the Central Meteorological Observatory since the official launch of the warning release mechanism in 2010. The last time was on September 29, 2011.

What should we do after a heavy rain warning is issued?

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At the same time, rainstorms during the flood season are localized and sudden, with heavy rainfall and serious damage, which can easily cause natural disasters such as floods, mudslides, landslides, and mountain collapses. How can we scientifically prevent floods and take timely and effective measures?

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Everyone must remember flood prevention knowledge

Be vigilant and ensure your own safety!

Comprehensive sources: Central Meteorological Observatory, Beijing Daily, etc.