STORY: NE China launches emergency response for flood control, disaster relief
DATELINE: Aug. 6, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:14
LOCATION: CHANGCHUN/HARBIN, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various of rescue teams in flood-affected areas in northeast China
 
STORYLINE:
 
The typhoon-induced heavy rains have pushed the water level of dozens of rivers in northeast China's provinces of Heilongjiang and Jilin above the warning mark.
 
Continuous downpours have caused vehicles to be submerged, people trapped and roads blocked. Many cities across northeast China have launched emergency responses for flood control and disaster relief.
 
In Lishu County, Jilin Province, two 10 kV power lines were disrupted by heavy rains. The local electricity department sent a team of 20 emergency responders and managed to restore the power quickly.
 
In Shulan County, Jilin Province, a helicopter was used to airdrop relief supplies to areas where roads are blocked, providing food, water and other necessities.
 
In Heilongjiang Province, fiber optic cables in multiple places were damaged and base stations were flooded. Over 1,000 repair workers were dispatched to various affected areas and gradually restored communication networks.
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun/Harbin, China.
(XHTV)