Northeast China's Jilin steps up flood control as Typhoon Bavi brings heavy rain

Flood control and disaster relief teams are stepping up efforts in Piaohe Township, Jiaohe City, in northeast China’s Jilin Province as Typhoon Bavi moves northward, bringing intense rainfall across the region.

Typhoon Bavi, the ninth of the year, made landfall twice along the coast of east China's Zhejiang Province at 23:20 Saturday and again around midnight, then moved inland. It is the second typhoon this month following Typhoon Maysak, which brought heavy floods and wreaked havoc in southern China.

Piaohe Township, located in the southeastern part of Jiaohe City, is among the hardest-hit areas. The township is particularly vulnerable due to converging water flows from the upstream Baishishan and Pihe River basins. To cope with the heavy downpour, more than 440 emergency personnel in the township have been deployed to prevent flood and evacuate residents from affected areas to safer locations.

The continuous rainfall has pushed water levels of Piaohe and Qingbei rivers flowing through the township to exceed warning thresholds, posing dangers of flash floods, landslides, and mudslides.

"We have activated 24-hour duty shifts, with inspections of rainfall conditions and potential hazards conducted every two hours. We are making effort to evacuate residents along the Piaohe River and Qingbei (river) basins to ensure their safety," said Zhang Peng, secretary of the Communist Party of China branch of Piaohe Township.

According to the Jiaohe City's Flood Control and Drought Relief Department, the cumulative rainfall in the City has reached 156.7 mm as of 15:00 on Tuesday.

Local authorities have coordinated efforts across multiple departments to promptly inspect and repair damaged roads and embankments, aiming to minimize the risk of river flooding.

Northeast China's Jilin steps up flood control as Typhoon Bavi brings heavy rain

Northeast China's Jilin steps up flood control as Typhoon Bavi brings heavy rain

Hailin City of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has activated emergency responses in face of the prolonged heavy rainfall brought about by Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of the year.

The torrential rain has led to road hazards in the forest area, along with rapid rises of river water.

To cope with the severe situation, local authorities have conducted emergency rescue and evacuated residents as quickly as possible.

Since large machinery is less effective in mountainous terrain, road clearance was carried out through manual labor with mechanical assistance. The work included unclogging drains, clearing debris, and repairing protective facilities, all aimed at strengthening the flood prevention and disaster relief capacity of forest-area roads.

"Upon discovering an emergency, we immediately report it in the group chat. Based on videos and photos, we assess the workload and deploy the necessary vehicles, equipment, and personnel. We strive to mobilize the team within five minutes after receiving emergency call," said Wang Chao, leader of a local road maintenance team.

Since Saturday, the city has been suffering from heavy rainfall constantly. The city has activated a joint duty mechanism involving multiple departments, deployed flood control forces in advance, and focused on preventing mountain torrent disasters.

"As needed, we have deployed members of the leading team, government-appointed village liaisons, and local police officers to go deep into villages and communities at the earliest opportunity. They are closely monitoring changes in water levels and are ready to evacuate residents promptly based on the evolving situation, so as to ensure the safety of people's lives and property," said Yang Ming, Hailin Town's Party secretary.

Northeastern Chinese city activates emergency response amid prolonged heavy rainfall