China Prepares for Heavy Rainfall and Floods in Northern Regions

Strategic Insights -

Heavy to torrential rain is forecasted to occur in southern Inner Mongolia, northern Shaanxi, northern Shanxi, northern and western Hebei, and other places from July 24 to 26, affecting the water levels of major rivers and tributaries in the region. The Ministry of Water Resources has deployed flood prevention work in northern regions, issuing targeted warnings for reservoir safety, mountain torrents, and small and medium-sized river floods. A Level IV emergency response for flood prevention has been launched in Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi, with the Ministry sending additional working groups to assist in guiding rainstorm and flood prevention work in Hebei and Shaanxi provinces.

Key Takeaways:

  • Heavy to torrential rain is forecasted to occur in southern Inner Mongolia, northern Shaanxi, northern Shanxi, northern and western Hebei, and other places from July 24 to 26.
  • The affected areas include the main stream and tributaries of the middle reaches of the Yellow River, including the Dahai River, Huangfuchuan, Kuye River, Tuwei River, Wuding River, the Yongding River, Chaobai River, and the upper reaches of the Luan River in the Haihe River basin.
  • The Ministry of Water Resources has issued targeted warnings for reservoir safety, mountain torrents, and small and medium-sized river floods daily.
  • The Ministry has launched a Level IV emergency response for flood prevention in Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi.
  • Local water conservancy departments and relevant river basin management agencies are required to closely monitor and respond to rain and flood conditions.
  • The Ministry has sent two additional working groups to Hebei and Shaanxi provinces to assist in guiding rainstorm and flood prevention work.

Statistics:

  • July 24-26 expected to experience heavy to torrential rain in southern Inner Mongolia, northern Shaanxi, northern Shanxi, northern and western Hebei, and other places.
  • Main stream and tributaries of the middle reaches of the Yellow River expected to experience significant rises in water levels.
  • 12:00 on July 24: Ministry of Water Resources launched a Level IV emergency response for flood prevention in Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Shaanxi.
  • Number of additional working groups sent by the Ministry: 2.

Sources:

  • [State Council of the People's Republic of China] https://www.gov.cn/lianbo/bumen/202507/content_7033621.htm