In response to floods induced by torrential rains in Chongqing and Hunan, China, agricultural sectors are undergoing recovery efforts. In Chongqing's Pengshui County, recent heavy rainfall recorded a maximum of 166.6 millimeters in 24 hours, causing flash floods and submerging crops including corn and sweet potatoes in Ping'an Town. "The whole base is flooded. The water is 60 to 70 centimeters deep, somewhere up to one meter," reported Chen Jigao, mayor of Ping'an Town. The local authorities have initiated relief operations, deploying officials and machinery to mitigate the damage.
Hunan Province has also experienced adverse effects from the rainfall, impacting critical growth stages of rice plants in Wuqiangxi Town, Yuanling County. Tangjiaping Village, noted for its single-season indica rice, faces challenges with silt-covered fields. Approximately 27 hectares of paddy fields are affected, with silt depths reaching one meter. Agricultural experts emphasize the importance of restoring farmland fertility to prevent grain production decline, suggesting immediate remediation actions such as cleaning, fertilizing, or crop replacement.
Source: bastillepost.com