Core Viewpoint - Sichuan province successfully managed to avoid casualties during the flood season, which ended on September 30, 2023, despite facing nine regional heavy rain events and activating emergency responses multiple times [1] Group 1: Technological Advancements in Flood Control - Sichuan is enhancing its flood control capabilities through the deployment of 73 rainfall monitoring radars across the province, with the first 38 already operational by July 31, 2023 [2] - The rainfall radars provide real-time high-resolution rainfall data and can forecast rainfall 1 to 3 hours in advance, addressing the monitoring gaps in mountainous areas [2] - The introduction of the first batch of drone-deployable rain gauges, "Rain God-1," in August 2023, allows for monitoring in remote areas even under adverse conditions [3] Group 2: Innovative Mechanisms for Disaster Reduction - The integration of the Dujiangyan-Piziping reservoir management system allowed for proactive flood control by lowering reservoir water levels in anticipation of heavy rainfall, effectively reducing downstream flood levels by 2 to 3 meters [5] - The establishment of temporary evacuation shelters, termed "safety houses," has provided refuge for over 29,000 individuals threatened by mountain floods and geological disasters [5] - New mechanisms such as basin joint prevention and control, and the "30123" emergency response system have been implemented to enhance flood disaster reduction efforts [6]