Brace yourselves! Typhoon Yagi is making waves as it heads straight for China's southern coast, and it's gearing up to be the biggest storm since 2014! 🌪️🌊
China's Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) isn't taking any chances. They've teamed up with three other government departments to send task forces to Guangdong and Hainan. Their mission? To steer typhoon and flood management efforts as Yagi approaches. ⛑️
On Thursday, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters had a serious meet-up with seven key departments, including the Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration. They dug deep into Yagi's movements and sized up potential disasters like floods. 🌀💧
The word on the street (or rather, from the meeting) is that Typhoon Yagi could be a real game-changer, making storm response and flood control super challenging. ⚠️
An official from the MEM called for all hands on deck! They're urging everyone involved to declare an emergency state and beef up coordination across departments. Teamwork makes the dream work, right? 🤝
The headquarters has already mobilized a whopping 2,178 emergency rescue personnel and rolled out 492 pieces of equipment to areas expected to bear the brunt of the typhoon and floods. Plus, the National Disaster Reduction Commission and the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration are sending in supplies like folding beds, towels, and family emergency kits to Guangdong and Hainan. Talk about coming prepared! 🛠️🏥
Stay safe out there, folks! Keep an eye on updates, and don't forget your umbrellas! ☔
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China sends task forces to guide typhoon response in Guangdong, Hainan
cgtn.com
