The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a red alert for mountain flood disaster weather.

The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a red alert for mountain flood disasters at 6 PM on August 9: It is expected that from 8 PM on August 9 to 8 PM on August 10, there is a high possibility of mountain flood disasters in parts of Zhejiang province, southern and western Anhui province, among other areas. In particular, some regions in eastern and southern Zhejiang have a very high likelihood of mountain flood disasters. Other areas may also experience mountain floods due to localized, short-duration heavy rainfall. Local authorities are advised to pay attention to real-time monitoring, flood prevention alerts, and evacuation measures.