China unveils management mechanism for flood, drought [Video]

The mechanism sets out clear triggers for emergency actions, covering key areas including problems with reservoirs, dam breaches, mountain floods, landslides, floodwater containment and any other unexpected water emergencies.

Luo Jinjun, director of the Flood Control Division within the Ministry’s Department of Flood and Drought Disaster Prevention, clarified the mechanism’s startup process.

“It outlines the activation process for the Ministry of Water Resources’ major flood and drought disaster dispatch and command mechanism, specifying key tasks and work requirements across nine areas, such as disaster reporting, response initiation and decision-making through consultation,” he said.

The mechanism aims to bolster vigilance to ensure a rapid response, strong command, efficient dispatch and effective implementation of flood and drought disaster prevention efforts.

“When the …