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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
TAIYUAN, May 21 (Xinhua) — A warm front sweeping across northern China has prompted local authorities to sound a high-temperature alert and take measures to secure water supplies and guard against diseases and pests.
The National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a yellow alert for high temperatures on Wednesday, warning that temperatures could rise above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan and Hubei provinces. China has a four-tier weather warning system, with red being the highest, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
This is a critical period for most winter wheat in Shanxi Province, which is at its peak of maturity. During this period, hot, dry winds can disrupt this process and affect the yield of this crop.
Yuncheng City, one of the province’s major winter wheat producing regions, has taken a series of measures to combat drought and ensure a stable summer grain harvest. Technicians are using UAVs equipped with devices to monitor field conditions, leaf and soil moisture levels, to ensure efficient irrigation.
Efforts to protect the wheat crop have also been stepped up in Hebei Province. Emergency teams, including students and teachers from China Agricultural University and local agricultural officials, are helping farmers use light-duty spot irrigation techniques to effectively water their crops.
Shaanxi Province has prepared emergency water supply plans tailored to the current drought and water conditions to ensure safe drinking water for residents. Local authorities are also closely monitoring reservoir levels and optimizing distribution plans.
The period of high temperatures is expected to be prolonged, intense and widespread, with the current heatwave expected to continue until Thursday, said NMC chief forecaster Chen Tao. -0-