Published on: 2026-08-12
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Zhengzhou, August 12 /Xinhua/ — On Wednesday at 7:30 AM in Henan Province /Central China/, the warning level was raised to the highest “red” level due to heavy rains, as torrential downpours continue to rage in many areas of the province.
According to the provincial meteorological observatory, in the Changcun settlement of Yesan county, the maximum amount of precipitation in the past 24 hours reached 356.9 mm.
From 8:00 AM Wednesday to 8:00 AM Thursday, some areas north of the Huaihe River will experience heavy downpours, accompanied by brief heavy rains and thunderstorms with gusty winds.
On Wednesday at 8 a.m., the emergency response level in Henan Province was raised to Level 2, the second highest in China’s four-level system, due to flooding, urging authorities to strengthen disaster prevention measures, evacuate residents in high-risk areas, and ensure public safety.
Authorities have urged to suspend classes in educational institutions and the operation of enterprises, as well as to cancel non-essential outdoor events in the affected areas. Residents are strongly advised to avoid deep flooded areas, not to cross them, and to evacuate immediately if their vehicle stalls in water.
The National Meteorological Center (NMC) of China on Wednesday extended the “orange” warning for heavy rains, forecasting heavy rainfall across a vast territory of the country until Thursday morning, including in the provinces of Henan, Shandong, and Hubei.
Recall that China has a four-level emergency response system to emergencies, with the first level being the most serious, and the country also has a four-level weather warning system with color coding, where the highest danger level is marked in red, followed by orange, yellow, and blue. -0-
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