China Activates Emergency Response to Floods in Zhejiang Province

Abu Dhabi: China's national headquarters for flood control and drought relief has activated a Level IV emergency response to flooding in eastern Zhejiang Province, due to the ongoing impact of Typhoon Wutip, which continues to pose serious risks.

According to Emirates News Agency, authorities have also confirmed the continuation of a Level III emergency response for flooding and typhoon impacts in the southern provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi. The emergency command has urged local authorities to intensify inspections and implement risk mitigation measures in key areas, including mountain flood-prone zones, regions at risk of geological disasters, low-lying urban districts vulnerable to waterlogging, as well as small and medium-sized reservoirs.

Furthermore, the command has called for the appropriate resettlement of displaced residents in the affected regions of Hainan, Guangxi, and Guangdong. This includes the timely allocation of relief funds, distribution of emergency supplies, and expedited recovery and reconstruction efforts following the disasters.