The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Sunday activated a Level IV emergency response to flooding in Shandong as heavy rainfall persists in the eastern province.
China has a four-tier emergency response system for flood control, with Level I being the most severe response scenario.
Torrential rain is forecast from July 7 to 13 across the southern part of the province, which is expected to cause water levels to rise in major rivers flowing through Shandong and adjacent regions, according to meteorological authorities.
Fallen poles and trees are removed after the severe convective weather in Heze City, Shandong Province, east China, July 5, 2024. /CFP
During a meeting held on Sunday, the Ministry of Emergency Management urged local governments in 10 flood-stricken regions, including Hunan, Shandong and Henan, to intensify patrols along levees and reservoirs to mitigate potential risks.
(Cover: Heavy rain hits Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, east China, July 7, 2024. /CFP)