Did someone say monsoon extravaganza? On the Chinese mainland, the Yellow River just hit its first flood of 2025 after nonstop torrential rains in its middle and lower reaches. Here’s the scoop—no jargon, all clarity:
From Friday to Sunday, downpours drenched Shanxi Province in the northern Chinese mainland, Henan Province in the central Chinese mainland and Shaanxi Province in the northwest. By Sunday evening, the water flow at a key hydrological station spiked to 5,010 m³/s—enough to officially trigger flood criteria. 😳
The Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level-IV flood-control emergency response. Think of it as a high-alert signal so teams can stack sandbags, reinforce levees and keep rescue crews ready.
Water levels are still rising, with peak flows expected to crest around 6,000 m³/s by midweek. To keep everyone safe, authorities are ramping up real-time monitoring, forecasting and early-warning systems.
Here’s a neat (but vital) detail: since 1998, floods on major rivers on the Chinese mainland get numbered to boost public awareness and guide flood-control efforts. 🆔 This helps pinpoint risky embankments and reminds locals to take safety seriously.
Whether you’re braving monsoon downpours in Jakarta, cycling home in Ho Chi Minh City or catching updates between classes in Karachi, this is a heads-up moment. Extreme weather anywhere can echo across borders—so stay tuned, stay safe and always have a plan! 💪
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First 2025 flood hits China's Yellow River after torrential rain
cgtn.com
