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. 🧳📢
