China has activated its emergency flood response system in Inner Mongolia as torrential rains sweep across northern regions. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters declared a Level-IV alert – the country's second-lowest emergency tier – amid forecasts of heavy downpours through the weekend.
Over 400 rescue personnel and 261 equipment units have already deployed to hard-hit areas like Sichuan and Hunan, where floodwaters have displaced communities. Meanwhile, parts of Beijing, Tianjin, and three northeastern provinces brace for what meteorologists call \"the season's fiercest rainfall.\"
Why It Matters: China's four-tier emergency system (I = most severe) is now active in 10+ regions. While Inner Mongolia faces new threats, Hunan remains under heightened Level-II status due to ongoing recovery efforts.
Air travelers should expect disruptions – recent storms temporarily shut down Hulunbuir Hailar Airport (pictured), a key regional hub. Authorities urge residents in flood-prone areas to prepare emergency kits and monitor evacuation alerts.
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Why It Matters: China's four-tier emergency system (I = most severe) is now active in 10+ regions. While Inner Mongolia faces new threats, Hunan remains under heightened Level-II status due to ongoing recovery efforts.
