Xi urges rescue efforts

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to fight floods and droughts, and to ensure solid work in disaster relief to safeguard people’s lives and property, as well as social stability.

As China enters the main flood season, all regions and relevant departments should improve disaster monitoring and early warning, prepare adequate equipment and materials, and respond effectively to various emergencies.

Several Chinese provinces have initiated or upgraded their emergency response for flooding after experiencing intense downpours and rising river levels in June. Meanwhile, scorching heat is baking central and northern China, with many national weather stations registering record-breaking daily high temperatures.