Emergency Response Activated as Duliu River Surpasses Safety Thresholds
Rongjiang County in southwest China's Guizhou Province has declared its highest-level flood emergency after relentless downpours caused the Duliu River to rise above critical safety levels. Local authorities reported water levels reached 5.2 meters early Thursday – 1.7 meters above the guaranteed safety mark – prompting urgent evacuations in low-lying areas.
Meteorological data shows the region received 280mm of rainfall within 24 hours, equivalent to 40% of its average annual precipitation. Emergency crews have deployed sandbags and temporary barriers while monitoring 17 high-risk landslide zones.
Regional Context and Economic Implications
The flooding comes during Guizhou's peak agricultural season, with local officials estimating potential losses to lychee and rice crops. As a key transportation hub connecting Guangxi and Hunan provinces, disrupted highway sections could temporarily affect regional logistics.
Climate experts note this marks the third major flood alert in the county since 2020, reflecting broader patterns of intensified rainfall across southern China. The National Meteorological Center maintains yellow alerts for 11 other counties in Guizhou through Friday.
