Beijing, China — On Tuesday, China’s Minister of Water Resources, Li Guoying, outlined key measures to enhance the timeliness and accuracy of the country’s flood monitoring and forecasting work.
The announcement underscores China’s commitment to improving disaster preparedness and response capabilities amid increasing challenges posed by extreme weather events. Minister Li emphasized the importance of advancing monitoring technologies and forecasting methods to better protect lives and property from flood-related disasters.
While specific details of the measures were not disclosed, the initiative is expected to strengthen China’s ability to predict and manage flooding events, which have been a significant concern in recent years due to climate variability and rapid urbanization.
China has been investing in improving its water management infrastructure and disaster response systems. The latest measures are part of broader efforts to modernize monitoring networks, integrate advanced technologies, and enhance coordination among various agencies involved in flood control and emergency management.
These steps aim to contribute to more effective early warning systems, allowing for timely evacuations and mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of floods on affected regions.
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China unveils measures to improve flood monitoring and forecasting
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