Henan’s flood-control command activated a level-2 emergency response at 08:00 on Aug 12, the provincial emergency management department said. From 08:00 Aug 12 to 08:00 Aug 13 heavy rain is expected along the Huai River and across much of northern Henan. Heavy downpours are forecast in parts of southern Jiaozuo, central-eastern and eastern Xinxiang, eastern Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, central-western Shangqiu, Pingdingshan, Xuchang, Luohe, central-western and northern Zhoukou, northeastern Nany

Henan’s flood-control command activated a level-2 emergency response at 08:00 on Aug 12, the provincial emergency management department said. From 08:00 Aug 12 to 08:00 Aug 13 heavy rain is expected along the Huai River and across much of northern Henan. Heavy downpours are forecast in parts of southern Jiaozuo, central-eastern and eastern Xinxiang, eastern Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, central-western Shangqiu, Pingdingshan, Xuchang, Luohe, central-western and northern Zhoukou, northeastern Nanyang and northern Zhumadian. Localised ultra-heavy rain (250–350mm at isolated points) is possible in southeastern Zhengzhou, southern Kaifeng, central Pingdingshan, northern Xuchang and western Zhoukou. Brief intense rainfall with hourly rates of 40–60mm (up to 80mm locally) and convective thunderstorm winds of force 8–10 are also expected.