According to the latest data from hydrology authorities on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, the second flood peak of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers is expected to pass through Chongqing on the 30th of June due to the continuous rainstorms in Sichuan Province.

The water level in Shapingba District’s Ciqikou is predicted to rise to 180 meters by 2 am on July 1st, 7.91 meters higher than that of June 29th.

Flood control and drought relief authorities in the city have already raised the level-III rainstorm alert yesterday. (CQNEWS) (Translated by Liu Kan)

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