Disaster ManagementChina
Huai River Authorities Downgrade Flood Emergency Response
Huai River authorities downgraded flood emergency response levels for the Shaying River system in Henan as conditions ease after Typhoon White Dolphin.
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Disaster
Henan Activates Flood Detention Area Amid Typhoon Rain
Henan Province activates the Nihewa flood detention area as Typhoon White Dolphin brings record rainfall, forcing thousands to evacuate.
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Weather & Natural Events
Largest Flood Peak Passes Through Yangtze in Chongqing
The largest flood peak of 2026 passed through the Yangtze River in Fuling, Chongqing, with digital monitoring and proactive flood control.
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InfrastructureChina
China Accelerates Modern Water Network Construction
China accelerates its modern water network with 515.1 billion yuan invested in H1 2026 and 25 major projects launched nationwide.
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Disaster ResponseChina
China Activates Level IV Flood Response for Yunnan
China's flood control authorities activate Level IV emergency response for Yunnan amid heavy rainfall, mountain torrent and geological disaster risks.
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DisastersChina
China Braces for Typhoon Hongxia With Emergency Measures
China prepares for Typhoon Hongxia, the 12th named storm of the season, as authorities issue yellow warnings and activate Level III emergency response.
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PoliticsChina
Xi Stresses High-Quality Urban Renewal in Shanghai Visit
Xi Jinping inspected Shanghai's Citizen New Village, emphasizing people-centered urban renewal and flood control preparedness during his July 15 visit.
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Government & PolicyEnvironment
China Issues Urgent Flood Control Notice as Typhoon Nears
China issues urgent flood control notice as Typhoon Bavi nears, ordering all-out efforts to protect lives and property amid extreme weather.
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EnvironmentInfrastructure
Yellow River Sediment Regulation Reaches Critical Phase
Yellow River sediment regulation enters concentrated discharge phase as Xiaolangdi Reservoir hits connection water level, discharging 100 million tonnes.
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PoliticsEnvironment
Politburo Meets on Flood Control as Extreme Weather Looms
CPC Politburo, chaired by Xi Jinping, meets to deploy flood control and drought relief measures amid predictions of an unusually severe 2026 flood season.
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Weather & Environment
Yangtze River Basin Faces Flooding as Heavy Rains Persist
Heavy rainfall across China's Yangtze River basin triggers flood control measures as authorities warn of high disaster risks in multiple provinces.
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Weather & Natural DisastersChina
Yangtze River Basin Braces for Floods as Heavy Rains Linger
Heavy rainfall across China's Yangtze River basin triggers flood warnings, emergency responses, and preparations at the world's largest hydropower cascade.
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Weather & EnvironmentInfrastructure
China Braces for Heavy Rain as Beijing Revives Reservoirs
Southern China faces heavy rainfall through June 18 as Beijing launches five mountain flood control reservoirs for the first time in 50 years.
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Weather and EnvironmentInfrastructure
Beijing Revives Mountain Flood Control Reservoir Plans
Beijing revives mountain flood control reservoir plans after 50 years, building five reservoirs to protect against extreme weather after the 2025 floods.
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