The Origin of the Name of 98 Flood-fighting Square

1998, a serious flood disaster occurred in East China. 1August 7, 998 13: 50, the surging Yangtze River flood broke through the Yangtze River levee at No.4 and No.5 gates of Xunyang West Road, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, and soon tore open a gap 60 meters long. In a little while, Jiujiang City will be in danger of being destroyed. The ancient city of Xunyang is in a hurry! Beijing-Kowloon Railway is in a hurry!

In times of crisis, the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, the Central Military Commission and the people of the whole country gave great care and support to the people of Jiujiang. Under the correct leadership of Jiujiang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, with the heroic rescue of China People's Liberation Army, after 46 hours of continuous unity between the army and the people and the concerted efforts of Qi Xin, we finally saved the day and won a great victory in the flood fighting, creating a miracle in the history of flood fighting in China. In order to commemorate the epic heroic deeds that emerged in the flood fighting and emergency rescue; Let Jiujiang people always remember this thrilling and inspiring historical scene; And carry forward the great flood fighting spirit of "United as one, United as one, not afraid of difficulties, tenacious struggle, perseverance and courage to win", Jiujiang Municipal Government gathered opinions from many parties and decided to build "98 Flood Fighting Square" covering an area of more than 10,000 square meters in the former site of the dike burst.