Overview

• A new weather system is forecast to bring additional heavy rain to Guizhou and neighboring provinces, heightening flood risks.
• On June 26, authorities activated a Level III emergency to coordinate evacuations, rescue operations and infrastructure repairs.
• The rescued eight-year-old girl, trapped in a sewer for over seven hours, was handed to medical personnel and is reported to be in good condition.
• Since the flooding began on June 17, at least six people have died and more than 80,000 residents have been evacuated from low-lying areas.
• The central government has allocated 100 million yuan for disaster relief to restore roads, hospitals and flood-control systems in Guizhou.