From July 15 to the morning of July 16, rainstorm occurred in the southwest and middle east of Henan Province, and heavy rainstorm occurred in the northeast of Nanyang, west of Zhumadian, Luohe, Xuchang, north of Zhoukou, south of Kaifeng, west of Shangqiu, etc. At 9:00 on July 16, Henan Meteorological Station upgraded and issued an orange rainstorm warning. The Emergency Management Department of Henan Province reminds that there have been short-term heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds and other severe convective weather in Henan Province recently. The public and production and operation units are advised to take scientific precautions. What is severe convective weather? Qi Yiling, the chief forecaster of Henan Provincial Meteorological Bureau, introduced that severe convective weather includes weather phenomena such as strong lightning, short-term heavy precipitation, strong winds, hail, etc., which have the characteristics of high intensity and strong disaster causing power. The cold and warm air is more active in spring and summer, and when they are equally strong and form a confrontation, it is easy to trigger convection. The afternoon period of spring and summer is usually the peak season for severe convective weather. So, how should we take precautions? Experts remind the public to pay attention to the latest forecast and warning information released by the local meteorological station, avoid going out during thunderstorms, strong winds, and thunderstorm periods, and stay away from tall objects; During heavy rainfall, avoid entering areas prone to water accumulation such as culverts and underground passages. If you are outdoors during severe convective weather, you should hide in a building with lightning protection facilities nearby and not take shelter under trees; Stay away from billboards, utility poles, and temporary buildings; Do not hold umbrellas in open spaces, and do not carry agricultural tools, clubs, and other items on your shoulders. Enterprises engaged in the production, storage and operation of inflammable and explosive materials shall strengthen the safety management against lightning and rainstorm. In addition, the Emergency Management Department of Henan Province reminds the public to consciously clean up balcony debris to prevent objects from falling. Production and operation units should strengthen safety protection and prohibit high-altitude operations during periods of strong winds and heavy rainfall. (New Society)