Hubei activated Level-IV emergency response to flooding on June 18, 2025, as the province braces for a new round of torrential rainfall.
From the night of Wednesday to Thursday, heavy rains and storms are expected to lash most parts of the province except the western regions, with rainfall of 300 to 400 millimeters.
Local authorities have been urged to step up inspections and implement risk mitigation measures in key areas, including zones vulnerable to mountain floods, regions prone to geological disasters, and low-lying urban and rural areas susceptible to waterlogging. They have also been asked to issue timely warnings and carry out evacuations if necessary.
China has a four-tier emergency response system for flood control, with Level I being the most severe.