In a move that echoes China's commitment to safeguarding its communities, the country has just launched a new flood control and drought relief headquarters for the Liaohe River basin. 🌱
This isn't just any river basin—flowing through Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Jilin, and Liaoning, the Liaohe River is one of China's seven largest rivers and a major player in the nation's agriculture and industry. 🚜🏭
The new headquarters will be the superhero 🦸 guiding and coordinating efforts to combat floods and droughts not only within the Liaohe River basin but also across neighboring basins along the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea.
Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying emphasized that the HQ's top mission is to protect lives, property, and ensure a steady water supply. 💧 He also highlighted the need to beef up risk warnings and emergency management systems. 🚨
With climate challenges on the rise, this initiative is a significant step towards a safer and more resilient future for millions of residents in the region. 🌤️
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China establishes flood, drought control HQ for northeastern river
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