Did you hear about the big floods in Southwest China? 🌧️🌊 Don’t worry, because China is helping lots of people stay safe!
Since June 18, heavy rains poured down on Guizhou Province and nearby areas in Southwest China. This caused big floods, especially in a place called Rongjiang County. Imagine if your town suddenly had lots of water everywhere! That’s what happened there.
But the good news is that local helpers and the government acted fast. They divided the area into seven parts to manage the flood. They helped more than 40,000 people move to higher and safer places! 🚁🏃♂️
On Saturday, the floods got worse again. So, they put the highest-level emergency plan back in action to make sure everyone stays safe.
China’s big leaders decided to send an extra 100 million yuan (that’s about $13.96 million!) to help with the rescue and recovery efforts. That’s a lot of money to help people rebuild their homes and lives! 💰🏡
But why did it flood so much? Well, Qiao Qi, a weather expert from Guizhou, explained that it’s the time of year when heavy rains happen. This period is called the Meiyu season or “plum rain season.” It’s when it rains a lot in parts of China, just like how some places have rainy seasons. ☔
This year, warm, wet air from the oceans mixed with cool air from the north. When warm and cold air meet, they can cause lots of rain! 🌦️ So, a big rain belt formed, stretching across the area and bringing more rain than usual.
Thanks to the quick actions, many people are safe now. China is working hard to help everyone affected by the floods. Let’s hope the rain stops soon, and everyone can return to their homes! 😊🙏
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