Nantong

Jiangsu - China

2026-08-31

Nantong Meteorological Station issued a yellow rainstorm warning

Issue date: 2026-08-31T14:17+08:00

At 14:16 on August 31, 2026, Nantong Meteorological Station changed and issued the yellow rainstorm warning signal. It is expected that from this afternoon to night, most towns (streets) in various counties (cities, districts) of our city will experience heavy rainfall of over 50 millimeters in one hour or over 100 millimeters in six hours, accompanied by strong convective weather such as lightning and 7-9 level thunderstorm winds in some areas. 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 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.