STORY: Flood-affected regions in N China step up efforts to restore normalcy
DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:36
LOCATION: Beijing
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of flood-affected regions in Tianjin, China
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JUN, Deputy director of Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Wuqing District, Tianjin
3. various of grid personnel restoring power supply in Laishui County, Hebei Province
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHANLONG, Director of Operation and Maintenance Department, State Grid Laishui County Power Supply Company
5. various of grid personnel restoring power supply in Laishui County, Hebei Province

STORYLINE:

Chinese authorities have intensified reconstruction efforts in flood-affected regions in northern parts of the country, working tirelessly to swiftly restore normalcy to people's lives and production.

The Haihe River Basin that passes through Tianjin has seen flooding due to Typhoon Doksuri, seriously damaging water conservancy facilities in some areas.

The city has ramped up efforts in drainage works to repair the damage in inundated areas.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JUN, Deputy director of Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Wuqing District, Tianjin
"The discharge of floodwater is still underway. We will make overall plans to coordinate flood prevention, disaster relief and reconstruction work to speed up the drainage progress and restore people's life as soon as possible."

In Laishui County, Hebei Province, damaged roads and bridges in disaster-stricken areas are being repaired.

Grid personnel are also restoring the power supply for the locals.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHANLONG, Director of Operation and Maintenance Department, State Grid Laishui County Power Supply Company
"We almost finish the emergency repair work in five townships in the mountainous area. Up to now, we have dispatched more than 1,000 personnel. Next, we will focus on reconstruction."

Chinese authorities on Sunday held a video conference to discuss the rain, water and geological disaster situations in the country, as well as potential influences and impacts caused by typhoons.

The meeting made arrangements to guard against floods and typhoons, especially in key places such as Tianjin, Liaoning, Chongqing and Shaanxi.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing.
(XHTV)