China Activates Emergency Response as Floods Hit Zhejiang Province
The Chinese government has launched a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Zhejiang Province, located on the eastern coast of the country. The lingering impact of Typhoon Wutip has brought heavy rains and rising water levels, posing risks to the region.
Authorities are keeping a close watch on areas prone to mountain floods, regions at risk of geological disasters, low-lying urban zones susceptible to waterlogging, and small and medium-sized reservoirs. Local officials have been urged to intensify inspections and implement measures to mitigate these risks.
Efforts are also underway to resettle residents affected by the typhoon in Hainan, Guangxi, and Guangdong. The government is ensuring timely allocation of relief funds, dispatching emergency supplies, and accelerating post-disaster recovery and reconstruction work to help communities get back on their feet.
China operates a four-tier emergency response system for flood control, with Level I being the most severe. The Level-IV response in Zhejiang indicates serious but manageable conditions. Meanwhile, a Level-III emergency response to flooding and typhoons remains in effect for Guangdong and Guangxi.
