China News Service, August 27. According to the website of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government on the 26th, the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government decided to initiate a flood control level IV emergency response at 8:00 on August 27, 2020.

Screenshot of Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government website

  On August 26, the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province issued a notice on the initiation of emergency response to flood control level IV.

  According to the research and judgment of the Central Meteorological Observatory and the Heilongjiang Provincial Conference, it is predicted that from August 27th to 28th, Typhoon No. 8 "Bavi" will enter Heilongjiang Province. There will be obvious wind and rain from south to north in the province. Heavy rain will occur in the central and eastern regions. There are torrential rains in some areas, with cumulative precipitation ranging from 40 to 70 mm, and in some areas up to 100 to 180 mm, accompanied by strong winds of 6 to 8. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Notice of the General Office of the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government on Printing and Distributing Three Emergency Plans for Flood Control in Heilongjiang Province" (Heizheng Bangui [2020] No. 16), with the consent of the leaders of Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government, the Heilongjiang Provincial People's Government The Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters decided to initiate a flood control level IV emergency response at 8 o'clock on August 27, 2020. All cities (prefectures) and member units will do a good job in accordance with the plan.