# China to strengthen flood defenses amid extreme weather

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- CGTN, 2026-09-30 11:42 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-30/China-to-strengthen-flood-defenses-amid-extreme-weather-1QRz1OejZ6g/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> China plans to speed up construction of a modern water network to improve flood protection. Water Resources Minister Li Guoying said climate change is producing more extreme rainstorms and floods, making flood prevention more uncertain. Over the next five years, reservoir capacity is to rise by 15 billion cubic meters, while 91% of major levees are expected to meet national safety standards.