Rugao

Jiangsu - China

2026-07-03

Nantong Meteorological Station issued rainstorm blue warning

Issue date: 2026-07-03T05:34+08:00

Nantong Meteorological Station will issue a blue rainstorm warning signal at 05:33 on July 3, 2026. At present, there has been heavy rainfall of over 50 millimeters in Rugao and Rudong in our city. It is expected that most towns (streets) in Rugao, Rudong, and the northern part of Tongzhou will experience 6-hour rainfall of 50 millimeters and local heavy rainfall of over 100 millimeters this morning to evening, accompanied by strong convective weather such as lightning, short-term heavy rainfall of 30-60 millimeters per hour, and 7-9 level thunderstorm winds. The Municipal Flood Control Office, Municipal Emergency Bureau, and Municipal Meteorological Bureau remind people to pay attention to prevention.

Description

Rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 12 hours, or it has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for rainstorm prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Schools and kindergartens take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of students and children;

3. Drivers should pay attention to road water and traffic jams to ensure safety;

4. Check the drainage systems of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and prepare for drainage.

Rugao Meteorological Station issued a yellow rainstorm warning

Issue date: 2026-07-03T05:17+08:00

At 05:14 on July 3, 2026, Rugao Meteorological Station upgraded and released the yellow rainstorm warning signal: it is expected that the accumulated rainfall in some towns (districts and streets) in our city (especially in Baipu Town, Dingyan Town, Wuyao Town, Chengnan Street, Shizhuang Town, Motou Town, etc.) will exceed 100 mm from this morning to the evening, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning, local thunderstorms of magnitude 7-9, and strong winds of more than 50 mm/h. The Municipal Emergency Management Bureau, Municipal Water Affairs Bureau, and Municipal Meteorological Bureau jointly remind people to pay attention to prevention.

Description

Rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 6 hours, or it has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing rainstorms in accordance with their duties;

2. The traffic management department shall adopt traffic control measures on heavy rainfall road sections according to road conditions, and implement traffic guidance on road sections with stagnant water;

3. Cut off dangerous outdoor power supplies in low-lying areas, suspend outdoor operations in open areas, and transfer people in dangerous areas and residents of dangerous houses to safe places to avoid rain;

4. Check the drainage system of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and take necessary drainage measures.