The Ministry of Natural Resources deploys national geological disaster risk hidden danger inspections and screenings.

On July 18, the Ministry of Natural Resources, together with relevant departments, urgently deployed a nationwide inspection and investigation of geological disaster risks. The Ministry of Natural Resources requested that provincial departments of natural resources, together with relevant departments, closely monitor grassroots areas, strengthen prevention as the main focus, and organize forces to carry out the inspection and investigation of geological disasters. Firstly, focus on inspecting and investigating important hidden dangers. Secondly, focus on inspecting and investigating key risk areas. Thirdly, increase the frequency of inspections and investigations in key areas. Fourthly, strengthen the investigation of risks and hidden dangers in the Three Gorges Reservoir area.