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Nationwide Emergency Alert
China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters announced on Thursday that a Level-IV emergency response has been activated due to flooding concerns in five provinces. The Ministry of Emergency Management shared details of the initiative.
Provinces Under Emergency Measures
The response applies to Liaoning, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and Qinghai provinces, where heavy rainfall is anticipated between July 3 and July 6. These regions are preparing for possible flood impacts as severe weather is forecasted.
Intensified Rainfall Raises Risks
Meteorological agencies are predicting that Liaoning, parts of eastern northwest China, the western Sichuan Basin, and Yunnan will be hit with heavy to torrential rain. Areas in Sichuan and Yunnan that have already seen substantial rainfall face a higher risk of disasters because of ongoing precipitation.
Targeting Vulnerable Areas
Officials from the Ministry of Emergency Management stressed the need for prevention and rapid response in areas at risk of mountain torrents and geological hazards. Efforts are focused on managing small and medium reservoirs, monitoring rivers, and addressing potential waterlogging in both cities and rural areas.
About China’s Emergency Response System
China’s emergency response system features four levels, with Level I being the most severe. This current Level-IV response marks a coordinated effort to reduce flood risks amid ongoing and forecasted heavy rains.
