Brace yourselves! China has just activated a Level-IV emergency response 🚨 to tackle the looming flood threats in Heilongjiang Province in the northeast. 🌧️🌊
The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters made the announcement on Wednesday, as heavy to torrential rains are expected to drench parts of Heilongjiang in the coming days. This means there's an increased risk of floods and geological disasters, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.
But that's not all! The ministry also launched a Level-IV emergency response for geological disasters in Chongqing, a major city in the southwest. Looks like Mother Nature is turning up the volume! 🌩️
From Monday to Tuesday, China's national firefighting and rescue teams were real-life heroes, participating in 152 flood control and rescue operations. They rescued and evacuated a whopping 2,837 people! 🚒👩🚒👏
Fun fact: China's emergency response system for flood control has four levels, with Level I being the most urgent. So while Level IV isn’t the highest alert, authorities are staying vigilant to keep everyone safe. 🛡️
Stay tuned and stay safe, folks! If you're in these regions or know someone who is, make sure to follow local guidelines and keep an eye on weather updates. ☔📲
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China launches emergency response to floods in northeastern province
cgtn.com
