Li Guoying, Deputy General Commander of the State Defense General Administration and Minister of Water Resources, hosted a special conference on the afternoon of August 22. A video link was made to the Pearl River Water Resources Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources to discuss and evaluate the development trend and impact of Typhoon No. 19 “Zitan” this year, thoroughly analyze outstanding risks, and make systematic arrangements to prevent typhoon storms and floods. Li Guoying requested that every effort be made to complete the five key tasks. First, it is necessary to strengthen monitoring, forecasting and early warning. Second, we must focus on preventing flash floods. Third, we must focus on the safety of reservoirs. Fourth, it is necessary to strengthen flood protection in small to medium rivers. Fifth, it is necessary to scientifically implement flood control scheduling.

Li Guoying, Deputy General Commander of the State Defense General Administration and Minister of Water Resources, hosted a special conference on the afternoon of August 22. A video link was made to the Pearl River Water Resources Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources to discuss and evaluate the development trend and impact of Typhoon No. 19 “Zitan” this year, thoroughly analyze outstanding risks, and make systematic arrangements to prevent typhoon storms and floods. Li Guoying requested that every effort be made to complete the five key tasks. First, it is necessary to strengthen monitoring, forecasting and early warning. Second, we must focus on preventing flash floods. Third, we must focus on the safety of reservoirs. Fourth, it is necessary to strengthen flood protection in small to medium rivers. Fifth, it is necessary to scientifically implement flood control scheduling.