Lishui

According to information from the Zhejiang Meteorological Bureau, "Plum Girl" is expected to persist for a while. On June 25-26, there will be heavy rains and possibly severe convective weather in parts of Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Huzhou, northern Shaoxing, and northern Quzhou. Recently, the central and northern regions of Zhejiang have experienced continuous rainfall with significant cumulative precipitation. Image Source: Central Meteorological Observatory For tea farmers, while tea plants thrive in moisture, they are not tolerant of waterlogging. Prolonged waterlogging can lead to root damage, increased incidence of pests and diseases, reduced tea production, and decreased quality and yield of tea leaves. Will the consecutive heavy rains affect the growth of tea plants? What protective measures should be taken? Chao News interviewed Lu Debiao, the chief tea expert at the Zhejiang Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and researcher, for insights. On June 21, Lu Debiao (right) inspected the condition of tea plants after consecutive heavy rains in Liandu District, Lishui City, together with local stakeholders. "The current weather conditions have had little overall impact on tea gardens and tea production," emphasized Lu Debiao. In dealing with the upcoming prolonged rainy period, the most critical protective measure is to promptly inspect…