Shenyang Activates Flood Emergency Response as Rainfall Soaks Province

Heavy rainfall returned to parts of Liaoning Province on August 25th, causing rivers in multiple cities to rise. To combat this round of rainfall, four cities and 23 counties (cities and districts) activated their flood emergency responses. As of 5:00 PM on the 25th, a total of 17,980 people had been evacuated across the province.

Key Takeaways:

• 17,980 people were evacuated across the province by 5:00 PM on August 25th.
• Heavy rainfall caused rivers in Benxi, Dandong, Anshan, and other cities to rise, prompting flood emergency responses.
• Dandong and Benxi received heavy rainfall, reaching 50.5 mm and 34.5 mm, respectively.
• The Provincial Flood Control Office held comprehensive meetings and assessments regarding this round of rainfall and provided real-time video updates.
• The Provincial Department of Water Resources conducted river flood analysis and reservoir inflow analysis, distributing forecast conclusions to relevant regions.
• 15,000 Level 4 disaster information officers were dispatched to prepare for reporting disaster statistics.
• 343 mines and tailings ponds, with 1,709 workers, suspended operations due to flooding, and 10 "overhead reservoirs" relocated 388 residents downstream.
• 97 warning signals were issued, including 12 red alerts for heavy rain, and 220,000 text messages were sent to residents.
• The Provincial Public Security Department dispatched officers to inspect 641 key areas, investigate 89 hidden dangers, and identify 101 risk points.
• The Provincial Department of Transportation dispatched 2,958 highway inspectors to address minor road emergencies and evacuate 125 construction workers.
• Shenyang prioritizes both external and internal flood prevention, implementing traffic guidance, traffic control, and drainage measures.

Statistics:

• 17,980 people were evacuated by 5:00 PM on August 25th.
• 50.5 mm and 34.5 mm of heavy rainfall were recorded in Dandong and Benxi, respectively.
• 343 mines and tailings ponds suspended operations, with 1,709 workers affected.
• 10 "overhead reservoirs" relocated 388 residents downstream.
• 97 warning signals were issued, including 12 red alerts for heavy rain.
• 220,000 text messages were sent to residents.
• 641 key areas were inspected by the Provincial Public Security Department.

Sources:

• http://www.anshan.gov.cn/html/ASSZF/202508/0175616889689912.html
• Office of the Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, Liaoning Province.