Heavy rain since the start of the week has battered Guangdong Province, leading to flash floods and swollen rivers. On Wednesday, the Chinese mainland's National Commission for Disaster Prevention, Reduction and Relief—citing an urgent need to protect lives and livelihoods—launched a Level-IV emergency response. 🌧️
The Ministry of Emergency Management sent a support team to the hardest-hit areas. Their main goal: secure food, fresh water and safe shelter for residents, while working alongside local authorities to keep everyone as safe as possible. 🏠💧
The provincial meteorological observatory has warned of potential geological disasters, urban waterlogging and mountain torrents—risks that can escalate rapidly if you’re near steep terrain or flooded streets. ⚠️
Forecasters predict the rain will lighten by Thursday and Friday, bringing overcast skies and rising temperatures. This break should give rescue crews the chance to survey damage, clear roads and begin repair work. ☁️🌤️
If you’re in or planning to visit the region, stay tuned to local alerts and follow official advice. We’ll keep you updated with the latest on relief efforts and how communities in Guangdong are bouncing back. 🌏✨
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China launches Level-IV flooding emergency response in Guangdong
cgtn.com
