The Chinese mainland has upgraded its disaster relief efforts to a Level-III emergency response following heavy rains that have caused significant flooding in Anhui Province on Monday.
The Chinese mainland's four-level emergency response system ranges from Level I, the highest, to Level IV, the lowest. The elevation to Level III underscores the severity of the situation in Anhui.
The persistent rainstorms have affected approximately 991,000 residents in the region, leading to the evacuation of 242,000 people.
Authorities are mobilizing resources to provide assistance and mitigate the impact of the floods on the affected communities.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
