East China's Anhui Province on Thursday announced the end
of emergency flood measures, after water levels in rivers returned
to normal level.
Officials with the Anhui headquarters of flood control said the
announcement was made after water levels at most hydrological
stations along the Huaihe River fell below the danger lines and
floodwater in the Chuhe River dispersed.
"Governments at all levels and the people succeeded in
controlling the floods since the emergency response plan was
launched on July 4," said a senior official with the
headquarters.
The emergency response plan ended officially at 2:00 p.m. on
Thursday.
However, the headquarters warned local authorities to remain
alert, as the Huaihe River was still in its flood season.
(Xinhua News Agency August 3, 2007)