Suzhou Meteorological Observatory issued a blue typhoon warning on July 28th, 2023 10: 3 1: Due to the influence of Typhoon Du No.5 this year, it is estimated that from this afternoon to 30th, most streets (towns) in our city will have gusts of 7-8, rivers and lakes of 8-9, and there will be heavy rain in some areas, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation and thunderstorms.
According to the provisions of the Emergency Plan for Typhoon Prevention in Suzhou City, after comprehensive research and judgment, the Municipal Defense Index decided to start the city's typhoon prevention level IV emergency response on July 28th 15: 30. All regions and relevant departments are requested to implement various typhoon prevention measures in accordance with the requirements of the typhoon prevention plan and the responsibilities of the unit, and do their best to prevent typhoons.
Introduction to the topography and climate of Suzhou;
Suzhou is low and flat, with plains accounting for 55% of the total area. Suzhou belongs to the Yangtze River Delta Plain and Taihu Lake Plain, and four secondary natural areas, namely, Shazhou Plain along the Yangtze River, Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou Plain, Taihu Lake Lakeside Hilly Area and Yangcheng-Dianmao Lowland. The landform is characterized by gentle plains. The whole city is low and flat, and it slopes slowly from west to east. The plain is 3-4 meters above sea level.
Suzhou is located in the north subtropical monsoon climate zone, with four distinct seasons, mild, humid and rainy climate, obvious monsoon, long frost-free period and abundant sunshine, which is a typical maritime climate. Annual average temperature 15.7℃, extreme maximum temperature 40. 1℃, extreme minimum temperature-12.7℃. The average annual precipitation is l 128.9mm, mainly from June to September, accounting for about 50% of the annual precipitation, and the average annual evaporation is1322.6 mm. ..