China's Ministry of Water Resources activated a Level‑IV at 10:00 on July 12 flood defense emergency for Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi and Shandong. It ordered local water authorities and basin management agencies to reinforce duty rosters and joint assess

2026-07-12

China's Ministry of Water Resources activated a Level‑IV at 10:00 on July 12 flood defense emergency for Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi and Shandong. It ordered local water authorities and basin management agencies to reinforce duty rosters and joint assessments, closely monitor typhoon movements, intensify rainfall and hydrological monitoring with rolling forecasts, and issue timely warnings. The ministry directed scientific, targeted operation of flood‑control projects to maximize retention and peak reduction; organized reservoir and dike patrols for early detection and handling of risks; prioritized defense of small rivers and mountain torrents; and tightened control of hazard zones, urging timely relocation of threatened people to protect life and property.