The Chinese Mainland Enhances Disaster Prevention as Flood Season Begins
The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Water Resources warns of a “grim and complex” flood season this June, urging enhanced disaster prevention and emergency responses.
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The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Water Resources warns of a “grim and complex” flood season this June, urging enhanced disaster prevention and emergency responses.
The Chinese mainland is stepping up flood prevention measures in June 2026 as forecasts predict above-average precipitation in several key regions.
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