Beijing [China], July 27 (ANI): China’s Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level 4 emergency response for flood control in Beijing, following days of torrential rain, according to a report by Xinhua.
Since Thursday, the Chaobai River has experienced sustained heavy to torrential rainfall. On Sunday, the Miyun Reservoir, located in the northeastern suburbs of Beijing, recorded its largest inflow flood since its construction over 60 years ago, the ministry reported.
Forecasts predict continued moderate to heavy rainfall over the next three days along the Chaobai River, with potential floods exceeding warning levels in several small and medium-sized rivers within the affected regions.
The ministry has urged local authorities to strengthen monitoring and forecasting of rainfall and water levels, and to issue timely early warnings. Authorities were instructed to ensure the safety of critical infrastructure, including reservoirs and ongoing projects, by enhancing inspections of dikes and flood defenses, detecting risks early, and taking swift preventative action.
Special emphasis was placed on evacuating individuals from high-risk areas in advance to safeguard lives and minimize property damage.
On Saturday, northern China’s Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region were hit hard by rainfall, resulting in two confirmed deaths and two people missing, according to local authorities.
Since Wednesday, Inner Mongolia has faced widespread torrential rain and flooding across several areas. In Xilingol League and the cities of Ordos and Ulanqab, over 22,000 people have been relocated. Emergency response efforts include the deployment of more than 14,000 pieces of machinery, 737 drainage units, and 8,287 sets of rescue supplies, as reported by the regional emergency management department.
In Fuping County, located in Baoding City, Hebei Province, the record-breaking rainfall has caused direct economic losses of approximately 203.5 million yuan (USD 28.5 million). The rainstorms have affected more than 46,200 residents, with over 4,600 people evacuated as of 6 p.m. Saturday, local time.
Between 8 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday, rainfall was recorded at 1,854 stations across 12 leagues or prefecture-level areas and 92 banners or counties in Inner Mongolia. The heaviest rainfall was concentrated in Xilingol League, Ulanqab, Hohhot, and Tongliao.
In response, Inner Mongolia has issued Level-IV alerts for flooding and geological disasters, alongside a Level-III alert for rainstorms. To aid affected communities, authorities have deployed more than 34,000 relief items, according to Xinhua.
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