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Massive Aid Efforts Mobilized to Assist Flood-Stricken Northeast and North China
natural-disasters2 years ago

Massive Aid Efforts Mobilized to Assist Flood-Stricken Northeast and North China

China has raised its flood-control emergency response to Level III in the northeastern regions following severe rainstorms and flooding in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, and Jilin provinces. The government has coordinated rescue efforts, including the military evacuating people and providing emergency supplies, while civilian rescue teams have been deployed to save lives and property. Western media's attempts to sow discord between the Chinese public and the government and smear the government's flood control efforts have been criticized. The floods have caused casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture, prompting authorities to allocate additional funds for relief efforts. The quick recovery and top-down efforts demonstrate China's ability to respond to natural disasters.

China's Deadly Flooding: Rescues and Evacuations Intensify
natural-disasters2 years ago

China's Deadly Flooding: Rescues and Evacuations Intensify

Deadly flooding in China continues to worsen as thousands of people are evacuated in the northeast and areas around Beijing grapple with the aftermath of destructive floods. The flooding has caused widespread damage, including road destruction, power outages, and submerged neighborhoods. At least 22 people have been killed, and the region is experiencing its heaviest flooding in decades. China is facing a dual challenge of record-breaking rains in some areas and scorching heat and drought in others. The government has mobilized relief efforts, but social media criticism has emerged regarding the diversion of floodwaters away from Beijing.