Brace yourselves! The China Meteorological Administration has cranked up its emergency response to rainstorms from level III to level II as of Sunday.
Why the sudden upgrade? Forecasts predict continuous heavy downpours hitting regions along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in the coming week. 🌊 That means lots of rain and potential flooding risks for those areas.
Did you know China has a four-tier emergency response system for rainstorms? Yep, and level I is the most severe. So moving up to level II is a big deal and shows just how seriously authorities are taking this weather situation.
Stay safe out there, and if you're in the affected regions, keep an eye on local updates and take necessary precautions! 🙏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
