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China is prioritizing its climate change policy as torrential rains and flooding continue to hit several parts of the country. Extensive emergency measures have been put in place to limit the impact of the extreme weather.
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What is going on: The persistent rainfall since June has caused flooding and mudslides, resulting in at least 60 deadThe southern provinces of Guangdong, Fujian and Guangxi are among the provinces facing severe floodingwhich led to mass evacuations. Zhengzhou, the capital of central China’s Henan province, which lost hundreds of lives to similar flooding in 2021, reportedly received 9.21 inches of rain for more than three hours on Monday. The torrential rains are expected to continue in 18 regions this month.
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What the government does: In addition to relocating thousands of residents, Beijing has deployed hundreds of soldiers and allocated significant funds for disaster relief. It has also prioritized adapting to extreme weather, with recent direct warnings from officials about the increasing threat of heat and rainfall due to climate change. The China Meteorological Administration has published the “China Blue Book on Climate Change 2024” and advised the public to take precautions, including for secondary disasters.
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