Heavy to torrential rains are expected to hit the Yangtze and
Huaihe rivers this weekend, according to the meteorology division
under the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters.
The wet weather will continue until July 10, said experts from the
division.
From Saturday to Sunday, medium to heavy rains will affect the
northern part of Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, the
eastern part of Hubei Province, and Chongqing municipality. The
southern areas of Anhui and Jiangsu provinces will suffer
torrential rains.
Over the past two days, most of the Huaihe valley area experienced
drizzle to medium rain while heavy to torrential rains hit the
central part of Jiangsu Province and the southwest of Anhui
Province.
Since June 21, the Huaihe River valley has been hit by continuous
rainstorms and torrential rains. The rise of the water level of the
river prompted the decision to open the sluice gates at several
sections to divert floodwater.
(Xinhua News Agency July 6, 2003)