Jiangsu has launched a Level IV emergency response for flood prevention in the.

According to Xinhua Daily, the Jiangsu Provincial Flood and Drought Prevention Command has decided to initiate a Level IV emergency response for flood prevention in the areas along the river starting from 10:00 on August 14, 2026, due to a blue rainstorm warning issued by the provincial meteorological station. Governments at all levels and relevant departments in the affected areas must closely monitor the rainfall situation, strengthen emergency duty and analysis, reinforce risk management, prepare for emergency measures for flood control and drainage, and decisively organize the evacuation of residents in at-risk areas.