Emergency rescue teams have deployed drainage robots to combat the severe flooding in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region following days of heavy rainfall.
The drainage robot, capable of pumping up to 1,000 cubic meters of water per hour, can be operated remotely. It allows rescue teams to work efficiently without entering hazardous zones.
In addition, other equipment, such as a pump truck with a telescopic arm and a mobile command cabin equipped with 5G and satellite communications, have been used to battle flooding in the inundated area of Dahei River in Togtoh County, where the flooding has prompted large-scale emergency rescue operations.
"These high-tech tools aren't just more powerful. They're more like mechanical arms for our rescue teams, so that we can operate safely in more difficult and complex environments," said Wang Hu, commander of the Langfang team of the national oil and gas pipeline emergency rescue.
Recent heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Hohhot, endangering nearby towns and villages. China has deployed 11 national rescue teams to conduct emergency relief efforts.
The Langfang team mobilized 37 personnel, 10 rescue vehicles, and 127 pieces of equipment, pumping out a total of 200,000 cubic meters of water.
Together, the 11 teams can pump out water at a combined rate of 87,000 cubic meters per hour, with drainage efforts still underway.
China deploys drainage robots to battle flooding in Inner Mongolia
