Iran is expected to bring back 95 million cubic meters of daily gas production capacity by the end of September, with the repair of its gas production facilities well underway, according to the country's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Tuesday.
The official noted that the reconstruction of four energy infrastructures damaged during U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran is in full swing. It is anticipated to be finished ahead of schedule, and the production capacity will recover to the pre-war level.
It is reported that since the United States launched military operations against Iran on Feb 28, Iran's natural gas output has decreased by about 230 million cubic meters per day.
Iran’s daily gas production to bounce back to 95 mln cubic meters: official
Central China's Henan Province upgraded its warning for torrential rain to the highest-level red alert at 07:30 on Wednesday as downpours continue to batter large swathes of the province.
The provincial meteorological observatory reported that maximum precipitation over the past 24 hours reached 356.9 mm in Changcun Township, Yexian County in Pingdingshan City.
From 08:00 Wednesday to 08:00 Thursday, widespread heavy rain is expected across areas north of the Huaihe River. The deluge will be accompanied by short-duration heavy downpours and thunderstorms with gales.
Henan upgraded its flood emergency response to Level II, the second-highest level, at 08:00 Wednesday, urging authorities to intensify disaster prevention, evacuate residents in high-risk areas, and ensure public safety.
Authorities have suspended classes, business operations, and non-essential outdoor activities in the affected areas, urging residents to avoid deep floodwaters and evacuate immediately if vehicles stall in water.
The National Meteorological Center renewed its orange alert for torrential rain on Wednesday, forecasting heavy rain across a broad swath of the country through Thursday morning, including Henan, Shandong and Hubei.
China has a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe response. It also has a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
Central China's Henan launches highest-level alert for rains
