Heavy rains have unleashed chaos in eastern China’s Jiangxi Province, prompting authorities to trigger a Level IV flood emergency – the lowest in China’s four-tier system – as rivers overflow and roads transform into waterways. 🌧️💧
The National Disaster Reduction Commission has deployed teams to coordinate rescue missions and ensure displaced residents receive essentials like food, water, and shelter. Over 1,000 responders are reportedly on-site, battling landslides and evacuating vulnerable communities. 🚑🛟
Key updates:
⚡️ Rainstorms began Sunday, with some areas seeing over 200mm of rainfall in 24 hours.
⚡️ Flood warnings remain active for Jiangxi’s major rivers.
⚡️ No casualties reported yet, but farmland and infrastructure have sustained heavy damage.
Local schools and businesses remain closed as crews work to restore power and clear debris. Stay tuned for updates. 👀
