Xiamen, Fujian to invest another 6 million yuan to support drought relief
Xiamen City, Fujian to invest another 6 million yuan in drought relief
(Agricultural Wealth Network) The municipal finance department will allocate more than 6 million yuan in additional funds, specifically for rural drinking water projects, excavation of large wells and small field-head mechanical wells, construction of emergency drinking water sources, as well as deepening of ponds, desilting and dredging of streams and canals, and other drought prevention and drought relief measures.
As of now, the drought-affected area of farmland crops citywide has reached 110,600 mu. Among these, Xiang'an District has 42,900 mu, Tong'an District 34,700 mu, Jimei District 8,500 mu, and Haicang District 4,500 mu. The disaster-affected area is 35,800 mu, and the total crop failure area is 300 mu. Currently, the drought has not caused drinking water difficulties, and the domestic water supply for residents citywide is basically guaranteed.
According to forecasts, the total rainfall in November on the island will be 40 to 50 mm, and the total rainfall off the island will be 50 to 60 mm. Such rainfall can only moisten the surface, makes it very difficult to form runoff, and cannot increase reservoir capacity. The meteorological department is already prepared and will carry out artificial rain enhancement operations once weather conditions are suitable.
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"All districts and departments must treat solving residents' domestic water use and agricultural irrigation water use as the most important livelihood issue at present." Yesterday morning, Zhan Cangzhou, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor, led heads of relevant departments to Xiang'an District and Tong'an District to investigate the drought situation, inspect the implementation of Xiamen's previous-stage drought prevention and drought relief measures, and re-mobilize and redeploy the city's drought relief work for the next stage. Zhan Cangzhou said that next the municipal finance department will allocate more than 6 million yuan in additional funds, specifically for rural drinking water projects, excavation of large wells and small field-head mechanical wells, construction of emergency drinking water sources, as well as deepening of ponds, desilting and dredging of streams and canals, and other drought prevention and drought relief measures.
Zhan Cangzhou and his delegation first came to the fields of Meishan Village, Neicuo Town, Xiang'an District, to inspect the local drought situation. They then went to Guzhai Reservoir in Xinxu Town to learn about the reservoir's water supply and storage conditions, and also went to Ganling Village, Xinmin Town, Tong'an District, to conduct on-site research on the drought situation and the progress of local drought relief work.
Zhan Cangzhou fully affirmed the results achieved in the previous stage of drought relief work by all districts and relevant departments. He also pointed out that Xiamen's current drought relief situation is very severe, and the drought will continue to develop. All districts and relevant departments must attach great importance to it, strengthen leadership, prepare to cope with consecutive droughts in autumn, winter, and spring, actively fulfill their responsibilities, respond actively and effectively, and minimize the impact caused by the drought. It is necessary to put people first and scientifically dispatch water, giving top priority to the safety of residents' drinking water. It is necessary to take multiple measures simultaneously, increase sources of income and reduce expenditure. Water conservancy departments must strengthen monitoring and assessment of the drought, and do a good job in water conservancy facilities, especially the construction of emergency water sources; mobilize the public to adopt effective drought relief measures; agricultural and water conservancy departments at all levels must organize scientific and technical personnel to go deep into the fields to guide drought relief; meteorological departments must organize artificial rain enhancement operations at appropriate times. All districts and departments must strengthen coordination, form joint forces, raise funds through multiple channels, increase investment, and help drought-affected areas and people reduce losses. It is necessary to prevent fires and ensure safety, especially forest fire prevention, with preventive measures implemented level by level and fire bans strictly enforced.
As of now, the drought-affected area of farmland crops citywide has reached 110,600 mu. Among these, Xiang'an District has 42,900 mu, Tong'an District 34,700 mu, Jimei District 8,500 mu, and Haicang District 4,500 mu. The disaster-affected area is 35,800 mu, and the total crop failure area is 300 mu. Currently, the drought has not caused drinking water difficulties, and the domestic water supply for residents citywide is basically guaranteed.
According to forecasts, the total rainfall in November on the island will be 40 to 50 mm, and the total rainfall off the island will be 50 to 60 mm. Such rainfall can only moisten the surface, makes it very difficult to form runoff, and cannot increase reservoir capacity. The meteorological department is already prepared and will carry out artificial rain enhancement operations once weather conditions are suitable.
Related reports:
"All districts and departments must treat solving residents' domestic water use and agricultural irrigation water use as the most important livelihood issue at present." Yesterday morning, Zhan Cangzhou, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor, led heads of relevant departments to Xiang'an District and Tong'an District to investigate the drought situation, inspect the implementation of Xiamen's previous-stage drought prevention and drought relief measures, and re-mobilize and redeploy the city's drought relief work for the next stage. Zhan Cangzhou said that next the municipal finance department will allocate more than 6 million yuan in additional funds, specifically for rural drinking water projects, excavation of large wells and small field-head mechanical wells, construction of emergency drinking water sources, as well as deepening of ponds, desilting and dredging of streams and canals, and other drought prevention and drought relief measures.
Zhan Cangzhou and his delegation first came to the fields of Meishan Village, Neicuo Town, Xiang'an District, to inspect the local drought situation. They then went to Guzhai Reservoir in Xinxu Town to learn about the reservoir's water supply and storage conditions, and also went to Ganling Village, Xinmin Town, Tong'an District, to conduct on-site research on the drought situation and the progress of local drought relief work.
Zhan Cangzhou fully affirmed the results achieved in the previous stage of drought relief work by all districts and relevant departments. He also pointed out that Xiamen's current drought relief situation is very severe, and the drought will continue to develop. All districts and relevant departments must attach great importance to it, strengthen leadership, prepare to cope with consecutive droughts in autumn, winter, and spring, actively fulfill their responsibilities, respond actively and effectively, and minimize the impact caused by the drought. It is necessary to put people first and scientifically dispatch water, giving top priority to the safety of residents' drinking water. It is necessary to take multiple measures simultaneously, increase sources of income and reduce expenditure. Water conservancy departments must strengthen monitoring and assessment of the drought, and do a good job in water conservancy facilities, especially the construction of emergency water sources; mobilize the public to adopt effective drought relief measures; agricultural and water conservancy departments at all levels must organize scientific and technical personnel to go deep into the fields to guide drought relief; meteorological departments must organize artificial rain enhancement operations at appropriate times. All districts and departments must strengthen coordination, form joint forces, raise funds through multiple channels, increase investment, and help drought-affected areas and people reduce losses. It is necessary to prevent fires and ensure safety, especially forest fire prevention, with preventive measures implemented level by level and fire bans strictly enforced.