Brace yourselves, Xinjiang! ⛈️
The Chinese mainland's Ministry of Water Resources has just activated a Level-IV emergency flood response in the northwest's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region this Saturday. 🌊
Why the sudden alert? Heavy to torrential rains are expected from Saturday to Monday, and with them comes the risk of potential flooding, especially in small and medium-sized rivers. 🌧️🌧️
China operates on a four-tier emergency response system for flood control, with Level-I being the most urgent. So, while Level-IV isn't the highest, it's definitely a call for vigilance! 🚨
Regions in the northwest, north, and south are all on watch as the skies are about to open up. Stay safe, keep your umbrellas handy, and keep an eye on local updates if you're in these areas! ☔
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
