 Southern Chinese cities are awash in serious floods and rainstorms which have already caused enormous economic damage and injured many local residents. Now, the cities are facing severe challenges, and people across the country are contemplating solutions to the problem.
Let's look at what the media has to say.
An opinion in the Guangzhou Daily says it is crucial for China to flood prevention regulations in the near future. Many countries have established special laws governing urban flood protection, but China has only basic urban flood protection guidelines. Special urban flood protection legislation should be introduced concerning a large-scale flood protection plan and government liability.
An article from the Beijing News says rainstorms occur much more frequently in the southern cities than any other natural disaster. The government should react with corresponding emergency plans, such as upgrading inner city drainage systems and flood treatment facilities. On top of that, monitoring mechanisms should play a crucial role.
A commentary in The Workers' Daily says city planners should reflect more on the practical needs of a city, such as efficient drainage systems, than on aesthetics. Many cities are located in low-lying areas, they should make more efford in dealing with future rainstorms.
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