The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management initiated a level-4 flood-control emergency response for Hubei and Shandong at 08:00 on Aug 10. Meteorological forecasts for Aug 10–13 show heavy to very heavy rain in north-central Hubei and parts of Shandong, with locally extreme downpours. Authorities warn of elevated risks of flash floods, geological disasters and flooding on small- and medium-sized rivers.

2026-08-10

The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management initiated a level-4 flood-control emergency response for Hubei and Shandong at 08:00 on Aug 10. Meteorological forecasts for Aug 10–13 show heavy to very heavy rain in north-central Hubei and parts of Shandong, with locally extreme downpours. Authorities warn of elevated risks of flash floods, geological disasters and flooding on small- and medium-sized rivers.