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Heilongjiang issues consecutive weather risk alerts for floods, mountain torrents, and geological disasters

黑龙江连发气象风险预警

Heilongjiang provincial authorities issued a series of coordinated blue-level weather risk warnings on August 17, covering small and medium river flooding, mountain torrents, and geological hazards. The alerts, jointly released by the water resources department, natural resources department, and the meteorological bureau, cover multiple counties and cities in the province's eastern region from 8 p.m. August 17 to 8 p.m. August 18. Local officials are instructed to monitor conditions, step up inspections, and prepare to evacuate at-risk residents if necessary.

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