Suzhou Water Authority has upgraded the flood orange alert for the Suzhou section of the Grand Canal and the Dianshan Lake area.

On August 10, 2026, at 12:00, the Suzhou Water Authority issued an orange flood warning for the Suzhou section of the Grand Canal and the Dianshan Lake area. It reminds all levels of government and relevant departments in the affected areas to closely monitor changes in water and rainfall conditions, strengthen emergency duty and analysis, organize patrols to inspect the levees for potential hazards, and prepare for emergency rescue operations.