Recently, dry weather continued in Jiahe County. To alleviate the pressure of forest fire prevention and agricultural drought in Jiahe County, at noon on May 11, Jiahe County Meteorological Bureau launched artificial rainfall. It is reported that the County Meteorological Bureau carried out three artificial rainfalls at two sites in Guangfa Township and Puman Township, and a total of 124 artificial rain shells were fired. Under the combined influence of natural precipitation and artificial rainfall, the general area of Jiahe County experienced moderate to heavy rain. Heavy rains occurred in Zhuquan Town and Jinping Town, which played an active role in alleviating drought, reducing the risk level of forest fire, and promoting the growth of tobacco leaves.
Jiahe County was established in 1639, covering an area of 699 square kilometers, governing 9 towns and 1 township, with a population of 420,000. It is one of the counties with the smallest area and the highest population density in the province.
