China’s President directs steps to deal with effects of devastating floods
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At least 90 rivers are flowing above the warning level and 24 are already in spate, according to state media. At the same time, there is a threat of flood in large parts of the north-east of the country.
Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping directed to quickly deal with the consequences of this year’s devastating floods and take necessary measures. Many people died due to floods in China. Crops, houses and infrastructure have been severely damaged in various parts including Beijing and its surrounding areas. At least 90 rivers are flowing above the warning level and 24 are already in spate, according to state media. At the same time, there is a threat of flood in large parts of the north-east of the country. These include the Songliao Basin, north of the capital Beijing, where about 100 million people live.
On Thursday, a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Politburo, chaired by President Xi Jinping, was held, giving information about which, the news agency Xinhua said, the participants of the meeting told the relevant regions and departments to give priority to people’s life and property and flood prevention. And directed to speed up the relief works. 142 people died in floods in China in July. This month too, dozens of people have died due to floods.
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