The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters in China elevated the flood control emergency response in Beijing to Level-III on Tuesday. Simultaneously, a Level-IV response was initiated for flood control in the adjacent regions of Tianjin and Hebei Province. These measures were taken in anticipation of significant rainfall.
The Ministry of Emergency Management announced the deployment of two working groups. These teams are tasked with providing support for flood prevention and disaster relief operations in Beijing and Hebei.
Weather predictions indicate that substantial rainfall, ranging from heavy to torrential, is expected to impact parts of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region beginning Tuesday. Certain areas within Beijing and Tianjin, along with central and northeastern Hebei, are projected to receive particularly intense downpours.
5 Comments
Ongania
More deployment of working groups, but what about the citizens? Are they receiving any real assistance?
Fuerza
Preparation is key! I feel safer knowing that authorities are on standby with these emergency plans in place.
Manolo Noriega
Government seems reactive, not proactive. It's concerning that this is the best we can do.
Bella Ciao
Level-III response again? Why aren’t we better prepared for these situations? Clearly, we need better infrastructure.
Comandante
Seems like every year we're dealing with floods in China. This is getting out of hand! Where's the long-term plan?