Affected by Typhoon "Shantuoer", Chongming had a heavy rain to heavy rain process on the 5th and 6th

Weather analysis

Xiaobian learned from the Chongming Meteorological Observatory that this year's No. 18 typhoon "Shantuoer" made landfall on the coast of Linyuan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province at around 13 o'clock yesterday (October 3), and its intensity weakened rapidly, and today (October 4) at 02 o'clock it has weakened into a tropical depression in Pingtung County, Taiwan Province, and has been suspended at 05 o'clock. The low-pressure inverted trough after the weakening of "Shantuoer" will be close to the coastal area of Zhejiang and Fujian, and under its influence, there will be a heavy rain to heavy rain process in this area on the 5~6th, and there will be heavy rain in some areas.

Weather forecast

Precipitation: 5~7 Japan maintains rainy weather, the main precipitation period occurs from the evening of the 5th to the morning of the 6th, the cumulative rainfall in the process is 50~90 mm, the central and western regions can reach 90~120 mm, the maximum rainfall intensity per hour is 20~40 mm, and local lightning activity is accompanied. From the night of the 6th to the 7th, the cold air from the north spread southward, and the area was cloudy to cloudy with occasional light rain.

Gale: Affected by gradient winds, the wind in this area is still strong on the 5~6th, and it is expected that the northeast wind will be 4~5 with gusts of 6 on the 5th, and the maximum gust in the Yangtze River Estuary will be 8.

Concerns and suggestions

1, 5~6 Japan area has a significant precipitation process, local areas accompanied by lightning and short-term heavy precipitation, superimposed return peak, please pay attention to prevent road slippery and visibility may lead to traffic safety hazards and road congestion rainfall superimposed return peak, need to pay attention to the G40 Yangtze River Tunnel, G1503 Huchongsu Interchange and other parts of the road traffic congestion risk increases.

2. Short-term heavy precipitation is easy to cause water accumulation in local areas, and some areas in the region have medium and high risks of heavy rain causing disasters, which may lead to urban and rural waterlogging, so it is recommended that the flood control department make preparations for drainage.

3. Windy weather will have a certain impact on water and land transportation, please strengthen precautions for operators in the Yangtze River Estuary area. Reinforcement measures should be taken for outdoor items, outdoor billboards, and simple structures that are susceptible to strong winds.

Source: Chongming Meteorological Observatory

Editor: Zhang Yueyang