South China's Beijiang River, part of the Pearl River basin, experienced its second flood of the year on Saturday evening. Heavy rainfall in recent days has led to rising water levels, with the water flow at Shijiao hydrological station in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, reaching 12,000 cubic meters per second at 8:45 p.m.
This surge surpasses the Ministry of Water Resources' flood standard, prompting the maintenance of a level-IV emergency response for flood control. The ministry has urged local authorities to implement immediate anti-flood measures to mitigate potential damages.
The first flood of the Beijiang River this year occurred on April 7, marking the earliest instance since floods in major Chinese rivers began being systematically recorded in 1998. As the region continues to grapple with extreme weather patterns, authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of residents and the surrounding environment.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
