[Hainan Upgrades Flood and Typhoon Prevention Emergency Response from Level IV to Level III] The Hainan Provincial Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief Committee has decided to upgrade the flood and typhoon prevention emergency response from Level IV to Level III at 18:00 on May 19, 2026. Sanya, Baoting, Lingshui, Wanning, and Qiongzhong are requested to immediately activate an emergency response level no lower than the provincial level. Other cities and counties should strengthen consultation and judgment based on meteorological forecasts and warnings, promptly activate or adjust their emergency responses, and urge relevant responsible departments to do a good job in prevention and control. All cities, counties, and units should implement their responsibilities and do a good job in all prevention and response work in accordance with the relevant requirements of the "Hainan Provincial Flood, Typhoon and Drought Prevention Emergency Plan". (Xinhua News Agency)
