When dealing with Yangtze River floods, what are the main tasks to fight against floods?

Flood is a meteorological disaster that occurs frequently and causes serious damage. About 40% of the losses caused by natural disasters are caused by floods. China is located in Eurasia, the largest continent in the world, and the summer monsoon is the main source of precipitation water vapor in China. Precipitation is highly concentrated throughout the year and can easily cause large-scale floods. Due to the influence of climate and geographical conditions, floods and waterlogging disasters in China are characterized by wide scope, high frequency, large losses, and strong suddenness. Since the beginning of summer this year, floods have occurred frequently. When dealing with Yangtze River floods, the main tasks are as follows.

First of all, one of the main tasks in fighting floods is to strengthen dikes and relocate people. First of all, under the impact of heavy rainfall and floods, some dykes will inevitably have gaps. For this, teams need to be organized to use sandbags to repair the dykes to prevent floods from entering living areas. Secondly, for some people living in low-lying areas and high-risk areas, they must be moved to safe places in advance. We need to step up support for areas hit by sudden floods and do a good job in evacuation and resettlement of people.

However, from the perspective of long-term flood control work, it is necessary to build infrastructure and protect the environment to reduce the frequency of floods from the root cause. The first is to strengthen the construction of forest vegetation and control water and sand at the same time. Because the floods in the Yangtze River region are not temporary, we do not advocate temporary management policies when solving the problem. Long-term flood control should be the starting point. Forest vegetation has irreplaceable ecological benefits. Forests can regulate runoff and achieve flood control. They can reduce soil erosion caused by water and effectively filter and intercept sediment and suspended sediment in runoff. Second, pay attention to the construction of reservoirs. The construction of reservoirs can effectively reduce flood disasters and achieve the function of flood prevention and sediment retention. Third, we must strengthen and raise the embankments in areas prone to floods. Improve the flood control capacity of dykes and dams to ensure that flood control effects are maximized. Fourth, strengthen land use management in the Yangtze River Basin and conserve land. Land uses adjacent to low-lying areas are strictly prohibited.