The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management have activated a Level IV flood control response for Chongqing and Guizhou
Heavy rain alert for Chongqing and Guizhou: intense rainfall will continue over the next three days, so beware of flash floods, waterlogging, and geological disasters The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has activated a Level IV response. Please pay timely attention to warnings and make advance preparations for prevention and response
According to the forecast from the meteorological department, parts of Chongqing and Guizhou will see heavy to torrential rain over the next three days. Due to the continued rainy weather in both areas recently, the cumulative rainfall is significant, and the risks of flash floods, geological disasters, floods in small and medium rivers, and urban waterlogging are relatively high.
In accordance with the National Emergency Plan for Flood and Drought Relief and relevant regulations, the National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level IV flood control emergency response for Chongqing and Guizhou at 16:00 on September 30.
Relevant departments remind local areas to strengthen monitoring and early warning, hazard inspections, and emergency duty shifts, and to做好防范应对工作.