The Ministry of Emergency Management has initiated a Level IV emergency response for geological disasters in Chongqing and Shaanxi
A Level IV response for geological disasters has been initiated in Chongqing and Shaanxi, with continued heavy rainfall warnings Strengthen precautions in mountainous areas, construction sites, and scenic areas, and evacuate in time to ensure safety
On September 28, affected by cold air, some areas in northern Chongqing and southeastern Shaanxi experienced heavy to torrential rain, with localized extremely heavy rain in places such as Kaizhou and Chengkou in Chongqing. According to the meteorological forecast, rainfall will continue in southern Shaanxi, Chongqing, and other areas over the next three days, with relatively heavy rain in some places.
Based on this, the Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level IV national geological disaster emergency response on September 28 for Chongqing and Shaanxi, requiring the relevant regions to strengthen consultation and analysis, monitor rainfall, flood conditions, and changes in geological disaster risks, and implement inspections in key areas as well as the warning and notification mechanism.
The notice also requires strengthened precautions for key areas such as mountain gullies, steep cliff slopes, construction sites, and tourist attractions, timely organization of evacuations to safer areas, and advance preparation of rescue and relief forces and disaster relief supplies to ensure the safety of the people's lives and property.