China Initiates Emergency Flood Response in Shandong Amid Heavy Rains
China has activated a Level IV emergency flood response in Shandong Province as heavy rains persist, raising river levels and heightening flood risks in the region.
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China has activated a Level IV emergency flood response in Shandong Province as heavy rains persist, raising river levels and heightening flood risks in the region.
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