As climate change continues to increase the frequency of extreme weather events, China has announced new measures aimed at improving its flood and landslide prevention capabilities. The initiative focuses on expanding real-time monitoring, enhancing forecasting systems, and reducing the impact of climate-related disasters.
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources will prioritize regions most vulnerable to landslides and mudslides triggered by heavy rainfall. Key measures include the wider use of satellite remote sensing, improved geological risk assessment, and continuous monitoring of high-risk areas.
The decision follows a series of deadly natural disasters. In July, landslides and flash floods in Gansu and Chongqing claimed dozens of lives. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport has warned of an elevated risk of road damage across southern China due to prolonged periods of heavy rainfall.
According to official data, China has identified more than 270,000 potentially hazardous geological sites, posing risks to nearly 11 million people. Authorities believe the new measures will improve the country’s ability to detect threats earlier and minimize the consequences of increasingly frequent extreme weather events.
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