Liaoning has been hit by torrential rains, with around 240 mm of precipitation recorded in Dandong over 11 hours. Authorities have already evacuated more than 12,000 people and are preparing for further heavy rainfall.
China is once again facing the consequences of a natural disaster. In recent months, weather-related emergencies have affected different parts of the country, with frequent reports of torrential rains, flooding and evacuations. Behind each of these reports are thousands of people forced to leave their homes and rebuild their daily lives after the impact of the elements.
Heavy rains are now battering northeastern China, particularly Liaoning Province. The rainfall has caused widespread flooding. According to Xinhua, around 12,700 people had been evacuated from dangerous areas by the morning of August 24.
The most difficult situation has developed in the southeastern part of the province. In Dandong, one of the worst-affected cities, around 8,000 people have been evacuated, either independently or with the assistance of emergency services.
Importantly, the rain is not expected to ease yet. More than 200 mm of precipitation has already fallen in Dandong’s urban area over 11 hours, while another 100–130 mm was expected over the following six to eight hours. If the forecast is confirmed, total rainfall could exceed 350 mm.
The situation remains tense. Several areas of Liaoning continue to be under a red alert for torrential rain, the highest level in China’s four-tier weather warning system.
Amid the threat of further flooding, provincial authorities have activated emergency response measures in nine cities. Eight cities have been ordered to put more than 3,500 rescue and emergency response teams on standby, with a combined strength of over 120,000 people.
The scale of the response underscores how seriously authorities are assessing the weather situation. According to Xinhua, the immediate priorities are to protect residents, maintain rescue operations and monitor the development of the flooding situation.
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