Chinese authorities have raised flood alerts as heavy rains threaten northern provinces. The Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration issued orange (second-highest) and yellow alerts Sunday evening – the first multi-tier warning this month for mountain torrents.
Areas in Liaoning and Heilongjiang face high risks of flash floods from 8 p.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday. The alerts come as summer monsoon patterns intensify across East Asia. 🌩️
Mountain torrents – sudden, destructive floods in hilly areas – can wipe out roads and villages within hours. Local governments are advising residents to:
- Avoid landslide-prone areas 🏞️→🚫
- Monitor real-time weather updates 📱
- Follow evacuation orders immediately 🚨
This alert follows recent extreme weather patterns affecting multiple Asian countries. Stay tuned for updates!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com