英语新闻丨China steps up preparations for heavy rainfall in southern regions

The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday emphasized the urgency of guarding against flood risks, as heavy rainfall is expected in multiple parts of southern China.

国家防汛抗旱总指挥部办公室、应急管理部4月26日（周六）强调防范洪涝风险的紧迫性，预计我国南方多地将迎来强降雨。

These downpours are set to sweep across multiple southern regions from April 26 to 29, covering a wide area and advancing rapidly, according to a meeting held by the two authorities together with meteorological and water conservancy departments.

两部门会同气象、水利等部门召开会议研判，4月26日至29日，南方多地有大到暴雨，影响范围广、移动速度快。

The meeting underscored the need to reinforce patrols and emergency responses for reservoirs and dams, while urging enhanced routine maintenance and inspections.

会议强调，要加强水库大坝的巡查排险和应急处突，强化日常维护和检查。

Reservoirs with known safety hazards must stay empty during the main flood season, and rescue personnel, supplies and equipment should be deployed in advance, according to the meeting.

会议指出，主汛期期间，存在安全隐患的水库必须保持空库运行，并提前预置抢险救援人员、物资和装备。

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl/多个的，多部分的  

downpour /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/暴雨，倾盆大雨  

meteorological /ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkl/气象的，气象学的  

water conservancy department /ˈwɔːtər kənˈsɜːrvənsi dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/水利部门  

patrol /pəˈtrəʊl/巡查，巡逻  

safety hazards /ˈseɪfti ˈhæzərdz/安全隐患