What is a rainstorm?

Rainstorm refers to the weather with 24-hour rainfall greater than or equal to 100 mm.

One of the most striking features of rainstorm is heavy precipitation. In some special cases, the precipitation of rainstorm can even reach hundreds of millimeters or more. This dramatic increase in precipitation will have a great impact on people's production and life, such as causing floods and traffic jams.

Another characteristic factor of rainstorm is high precipitation intensity. Precipitation intensity refers to the precipitation per unit time. Heavy rain usually manifests as heavy precipitation in a short period of time, and the precipitation intensity can reach tens of millimeters or even hundreds of millimeters per hour. This heavy precipitation will lead to instantaneous floods, flash floods, mudslides and other disasters, posing a threat to people's property safety.

Matters needing attention in rainstorm weather

1. Don't go out easily in stormy weather. Try to shelter from the rain at home and don't go to your destination by car.

If people have to go out in the rain, they must wear relevant rainproof equipment, such as raincoats and waterproof shoes, to ensure the safety of themselves and their families.

3. In case of stagnant water, don't try to tread water, because there may be no shore, especially you can't walk or stay near rivers or areas prone to flash floods.

4. Close the doors and windows at home to ensure that the home is not flooded by heavy rain; At the same time, check whether the doors and windows are tight and see where there is no leak.

5. Keep the telephone open or have emergency power supply, reserve enough food and medicine for standby, and record the location of important items for easy access.

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