水利部对京津冀启动洪水防御Ⅳ级应急响应

Core Points - The Ministry of Water Resources has initiated a Level IV flood emergency response for Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei provinces due to expected heavy rainfall from August 26 to 28 [1] - The region is forecasted to experience moderate to heavy rain, with localized torrential rain, particularly in central and western Hebei and Beijing on August 26, and heavy rain across most of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei on August 27 [1] - The response includes monitoring river conditions in the Haihe River basin, with potential for some small and medium rivers to exceed warning levels due to rising water [1] Flood Defense Measures - The Ministry has conducted rolling assessments of national rainfall conditions and has deployed flood defense measures, emphasizing the need for local water authorities to closely monitor rainfall and water levels [1] - There is a focus on scientific and precise scheduling of flood control projects, ensuring safety measures for reservoirs and ongoing construction projects are in place [1] - The Ministry is also prioritizing the prevention of flooding in small rivers and mountain torrents, as well as urban waterlogging, while ensuring timely evacuation of at-risk populations [1] Ongoing Emergency Responses - The Ministry is maintaining a Level IV flood emergency response for seven other provinces: Liaoning, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan [1]