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Hohhot Activates Emergency Response Mechanism in Response to Heavy Rainfall

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As heavy rainfall hit the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, the city of Hohhot quickly activated its emergency response mechanism to prevent and respond to the disaster. On August 24, the Municipal Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters issued an "Emergency Notice" requiring all banners, counties, and departments to enter a combat state and focus on key links such as guarding key areas, investigating and rectifying hidden dangers, and preventing urban waterlogging. The joint inspection team conducted on-site inspections of important mountain torrent channels and informed on-duty personnel of the risks of heavy rainfall, requiring strict implementation of 24-hour on-duty control.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Municipal Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters issued an "Emergency Notice" on August 24, requiring all banners, counties, and departments to enter a combat state and focus on key links such as guarding key areas and preventing urban waterlogging.
  • The joint inspection team conducted on-site inspections of important mountain torrent channels and informed on-duty personnel of the risks of heavy rainfall, requiring strict implementation of 24-hour on-duty control.
  • The Municipal Emergency Management Bureau actively collaborated with the meteorological department to promptly release early warning information and flood prevention knowledge to the public through its website, WeChat official account, and other platforms.
  • A total of four early warnings and one safety education bulletin were issued from August 25th to 26th, guiding the public to take proactive measures to avoid risks.
  • The Municipal Emergency Management Bureau took the lead in organizing a joint duty team to closely monitor weather changes, hold rolling consultations and assessments, and coordinate command and dispatch all banners, counties, and departments through various channels.

Statistics:

  • Three early warnings and one safety education bulletin were issued from August 25th to 26th.
  • The joint inspection team inspected important mountain torrent channels such as Meidaigou, Kunlun River, Meiligenggou, Hademengou, and Pingfanggou.
  • The Municipal Flood Control Office conducted point-to-point dispatch and reminder meetings with county, township, and village-level flood control personnel in Shiguai District, Guyang County, and Damao Banner.

Sources:

  • "News Release from Hohhot Municipal Emergency Management Bureau: On August 26, the reporter learned from the Municipal Emergency Management Bureau..." https://www.nmg.gov.cn/zwyw/gzdt/msdt/202508/t20250827_2779973.html

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