Brace yourselves! China's northeast province of Heilongjiang is battling heavy floods, prompting the government to activate a Level-IV emergency response. 🌧️🌊
The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters made the announcement on Tuesday after persistent downpours caused certain tributaries of the Wusuli River and Songhua River to rise above safety levels. 😱
Meanwhile, Level-III emergency responses remain in place for Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Hunan provinces. The rain just won't quit! 🌧️🌧️🌧️
Did you know? China has a four-tier flood-control emergency system, with Level I being the most urgent. There's also a color-coded weather warning system where red means serious business, followed by orange, yellow, and blue. 🔴🟠🟡🔵
Stay safe out there, and keep an eye on updates! Together, we can weather the storm. 💪
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China activates Level-IV emergency response to flooding in NE China
cgtn.com
