It is reported by Sichuan Meteorological Observatory that from June 30 to the morning of July 1, influenced by both the upper-level low trough and warm and wet stream from the southeast, most areas of Sichuan basin suffered an obvious precipitation process. From 8 o’clock of June 30 to 7 o’clock of July 1, the precipitation of 124 villages and towns was 25 to 50mm; the precipitation of 31 ones was more than 100mm. As to the quake-hit area, the precipitation of Qingchuan was 27.8mm; Dujiangyan, 22.8mm; Mianzhu, 11.2mm; Pingwu, 17.3mm; An County, 11.6mm.

    It is predicted that from the evening of July 2 to July 4, heavy rain will hit eastern and southern Sichuan Basin and the south part of West Sichuan Plateau, some local places will even suffer rainstorm. (July 1)

Editor Kong Yan