NE China launches emergency response for flood control, disaster relief

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NE China launches emergency response for flood control, disaster relief

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

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