Storyline: Persistent heavy rainfall hit some parts of northeast China's Liaoning Province and north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Monday to Wednesday, prompting immediate rescue and drainage operations. Dandong City in Liaoning received an average 71.9 millimeters of rainfall from Tuesday to Wednesday, peaking at 196.5 millimeters. The municipal flood control headquarters activated a Level III emergency response at 12:00 on Tuesday. "We pre-discharged reservoirs and hydropower stations, increased river patrols, and prioritized inspections of geological hazard sites and mine tailings to address risks immediately. We also evacuated 4,547 people from high-risk zones to ensure public safety," said Du Xingwei, deputy director of the flood control headquarters office in Dandong. By 12:00 on Wednesday, no casualties had been reported in Dandong. The meteorological department forecasts further moderate to heavy rainfall in Dandong from Wednesday to Friday, with storms expected in some areas. maintaining critical flood control conditions. The flood prevention situation, therefore, remains grim in the city. Meanwhile, Dongsheng District of Ordos City in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region recorded 201.1 millimeters of rainfall from Monday to Tuesday, causing severe waterlogging in some areas. After drainage operations, the floodwaters have now been largely cleared. With mud, debris and fallen trees obstructing roads, local sanitation department responded immediately, deploying loaders for cleanup, and all roads now are reopened to traffic. Shotlist: Dandong City, Liaoning Province, northeast China - Aug 19-20, 2025: 1. Various of traffic in rain 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Du Xingwei, deputy director, flood control headquarters office (ending with shot 3): "We pre-discharged reservoirs and hydropower stations, increased river patrols, and prioritized inspections of geological hazard sites and mine tailings to address risks immediately. We also evacuated 4,547 people from high-risk zones to ensure public safety." 3. Various of flood Dongsheng District, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China - Aug 18-20, 2025: 4. Waterlogging on street 5. Various of drainage, road cleanup in progress 6. Traffic after drainage, cleanup. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]