# China activates Level IV emergency response after heavy rain hits Hainan

https://mins.news/en/item/60260

- CGTN, 2026-09-15 07:00 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-15/China-activates-Level-IV-emergency-response-in-rain-hit-Hainan-1QslH2rCAF2/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> China has activated a Level IV disaster relief emergency response in Hainan after recent heavy rainfall caused severe impacts. A working group was sent to assess damage and support evacuations and resettlement. Rainfall has eased, but authorities warn that saturated soil could bring delayed secondary disasters and geological hazards.

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