In Hunan, the upper reaches of the Li River experienced the largest flood since 1998, and the water resources department scientifically coordinated efforts to respond with full force.

Due to heavy rainfall, the middle and upper reaches of the Lishui River in the Dongting Lake system in Hunan province have experienced floods above the warning level, with the most severe flood since 1998 occurring in the upper reaches. The peak water level at the Sangzhi hydrological station, representing the upper reaches of the Lishui River, reached 262.38 meters at 13:40 on June 19, exceeding the guaranteed water level by 2.38 meters, with a corresponding flow rate of 7300 cubic meters per second, marking the largest flood since 1998. The Ministry of Water Resources is closely monitoring the rainfall and water situation in the Lishui River basin, conducting rolling consultations and assessments, promptly initiating a Level IV emergency response for flood defense, and dispatching a working group to assist and guide in Hunan province. Targeted early warnings have been issued to remind authorities to improve monitoring and forecasting, focus on water engineering scheduling, and prevent floods and debris flows in small and medium-sized rivers, as well as ensure the safety of reservoirs during the flood season. The Yangtze River Water Resources Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level IV emergency response for flood defense, reinforcing monitoring and forecasting of rainfall and water situation and providing guidance on water engineering scheduling.