Core Insights - The article highlights the ongoing severe weather conditions in South China, including heavy rainfall and high temperatures, which have raised safety concerns for tailings dams in the affected regions [1][3][8]. Weather Impact - As of August 5, 2023, areas experiencing over 100 mm of rainfall are primarily in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, affecting 2 tailings dams [1][8]. - Regions with rainfall between 50 mm and 100 mm include Guangxi, Guangdong, and Liaoning, impacting 27 tailings dams, with 3 classified as "head-top dams" [1][8]. Tailings Dam Safety Alerts - Specific attention is required for tailings dams in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong, and Hezhou City, Guangxi, with 2 dams under scrutiny, including 1 operational and 1 closed [8]. - The 27 tailings dams affected by 50 mm to 100 mm rainfall include various operational statuses, with 3 classified as "head-top dams" [8]. Safety Measures - Provincial mining safety regulatory departments are urged to enhance the flood warning mechanism for tailings dams and ensure timely communication of warnings to affected enterprises [10]. - Local mining safety authorities must enforce protocols for production suspension and personnel evacuation in response to significant changes in disaster conditions [11]. - Continuous safety inspections and monitoring of tailings dams are mandated, with immediate reporting and guidance required in case of emergency signs [12].