From October 15 to 17, 2024, the finals of the Guangxi Water Conservancy Industry Vocational Skills Competition for Hydrological Surveying took place in Nanning. This event was jointly organized by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Water Resources Department, the Human Resources and Social Security Department, and the Regional Federation of Trade Unions. Its primary goal was to enhance the training of hydrological talent and promote the advancement of hydrology in the new era.
During the finals, 64 talented technicians from 12 affiliated units of the Guangxi Hydrology Center competed against each other. The competition consisted of three main components: a theoretical exam, indoor operations, and outdoor operations. Participants were specifically evaluated on their proficiency with innovative technologies such as drone-assisted ADCP flow measurement, radar flow measurement, and drone imaging techniques. The competition aimed to assess not only the efficiency but also the precision of candidates’ applications of new hydrological monitoring technologies and advanced equipment. Those who excelled in the finals would earn the titles of either “Guangxi Skilled Technician” or “Guangxi Water Conservancy Industry Technician.”
Chen Rundong, the deputy director of the Guangxi Water Resources Department, emphasized the foundational role of hydrology in supporting flood prevention, drought relief, and effective water resource management and protection. He expressed hope that the competition would inspire hydrological professionals across the region to learn new techniques, hone their skills, and contribute significantly to their field. His vision is to cultivate a highly skilled, competent, and resilient workforce capable of driving the modernization of hydrology in Guangxi and advancing the sector’s high-quality development.
In recent years, Guangxi’s hydrological departments have made significant strides in adopting new instruments and equipment, such as drone and unmanned vessel emergency flow measurement systems. This advancement has markedly improved the automation of hydrological monitoring and reporting. Since the onset of this year’s flood season, Guangxi has effectively managed four flood events along the Xijiang River, two each along the Liujiang and Guijiang Rivers, and one on the Yujiang River. The accomplishments in water conservancy flood prevention have been outstanding, achieving the critical goals of ensuring “no casualties, no dam failures, no breaches in vital levees, and no damage to important infrastructure.”
