Flood Alert in China: Emergency Declared

It has been reported that a state of emergency has been declared in 10 provinces in China due to flooding that can be caused by heavy rains.

In the statement from the Center for Flood Control and Drought Relief, a level 4 “emergency” notice was issued in the northern provinces of Shandong, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hinan, Hubey, Sichuan and Guicou. , central and southwest of in the country and in the province of Chongqing, at the provincial level, centrally administered.

These regions are said to be affected by heavy rain from the front over the weekend, and there is a risk of flooding, inundation and landslides on many rivers and their branches in the region.

The Ministry of Disaster Management has ordered the relevant local units to closely monitor the rainfall situation and properly evacuate risk areas.

China’s northern provinces faced heavy rain and flooding from typhoons Doksuri and Khanun in July and August. A total of 142 people were reported to have lost their lives in the floods. (AA)