In recent days, Chongqing, Anhui, Guangxi, and other regions have been hit by persistent heavy rainfall, leading to flooding in some areas and significantly disrupting the lives and livelihoods of residents. Agricultural Bank Of China Limited promptly activated its emergency flood response plan, focusing on hazard identification, emergency response, and ensuring the continuity of financial services. The bank is committed to safeguarding the safety of people's lives and property and maintaining stable, orderly financial operations, thereby strengthening the defense for public safety through concrete actions.
**Rapid Response to Rising Waters** **Strengthening Flood Safety Defenses** Heavy rainfall has caused damage in multiple parts of Chongqing, prompting swift action from ABC's branches in the municipality. Faced with sudden risks, all branches conducted comprehensive inspections of their premises, promptly addressing hazards such as water seepage in self-service areas and overflow from surrounding drainage ditches. In townships severely affected by the floods, ABC's Yongchuan sub-branch in Chongqing quickly deployed emergency supplies, providing essential aid to affected residents and rescue personnel.
*ABC's Yongchuan sub-branch in Chongqing donated drinking water, medicine, and other supplies to the severely affected Chashan Zhuhai Street.*
In the early hours of May 24, Chongqing was struck by another round of heavy rainfall. Some branches suffered damage as surging river waters destroyed electricity meters, water meters, and wiring. ABC's Liuyin sub-branch in Beibei, Chongqing, immediately initiated its emergency plan, coordinating with local telecommunications, power, and water authorities for joint disaster response. Power restoration and equipment reinstallation were completed on the same day, swiftly mitigating the crisis and ensuring the branch's stable operations.
*After the heavy rain, river water levels rose near ABC's Liuyin sub-branch in Beibei, Chongqing.*
While managing emergency responses, ABC's Chongqing branch also advanced post-disaster relief efforts. By compiling lists of affected customers, conducting follow-up visits to assess the situation, and accurately identifying funding needs, the branch flexibly utilized policies such as loan renewal without principal repayment and loan extensions. These measures effectively alleviated financial pressure on affected individuals and businesses, supporting the local recovery of production and daily life.
*Employees at ABC's Liuyin sub-branch in Beibei, Chongqing, worked urgently on post-disaster repairs, installing water supply pipelines.*
**Vigilant Protection** **Ensuring Uninterrupted Financial Services** On May 23, Anqing City in Anhui issued a heavy rain warning. ABC's Anqing branch in Anhui immediately entered a state of emergency, conducting remote inspections via its video surveillance center. The branch installed flood barriers and equipment lifting devices at low-lying outlets and assigned dedicated personnel for on-site patrols.
*ABC's Xinglong Daguan District sub-branch in Anqing, Anhui, reinforced its flood prevention facilities.*
On the morning of May 24, Anqing's urban area experienced sudden localized heavy rainfall. The streets near ABC's Xinglong Daguan District sub-branch in Anqing, Anhui, are situated in low-lying terrain, posing a risk of waterlogging. The branch formed an emergency flood response team, which arrived at the affected outlet with professional equipment. They reinforced flood prevention measures at key points, implemented waterproof isolation for electronic devices, and carried out water removal and branch cleaning operations. These efforts were aimed at fully restoring services and ensuring the continuity of financial operations.
*The emergency flood response team at ABC's Xinglong Daguan District sub-branch in Anqing, Anhui, clearing accumulated water at the affected outlet.*
**Dedicated Support** **Providing Targeted Financial Services for Livelihoods** On May 18, upon receiving heavy rain warnings, ABC's branches in Guilin, Wuzhou, Hechi, and Guigang in Guangxi took immediate action. They conducted comprehensive flood safety inspections of their business outlets, office buildings, and key fire safety areas.
*ABC's Guangxi branch organized flood relief emergency drills across its network of outlets.*
During the flood season, with concentrated rainfall and complex road conditions, ABC's outlets in Guangxi not only ensured their own safety but also promptly cleared water accumulation at entrances and placed safety warning signs. Account managers proactively visited affected customers, precisely implementing credit relief policies to fully safeguard financial services for people's livelihoods.
*During heavy rain, ABC's outlets in Guangxi provided financial services to customers.*
Ms. Yu in Qinzhou City, Guangxi, faced a total loss of her private car due to water immersion during the heavy rain and urgently needed to complete release procedures to claim insurance compensation. The account manager at ABC's Mingzhu sub-branch in Qinzhou, Guangxi, expedited the early repayment and vehicle release procedures for Ms. Yu. Additionally, they assisted her in applying for a new car installment loan. The loan was successfully disbursed in less than a week, alleviating the financial pressure of purchasing a new vehicle.
ABC will continue to closely monitor flood developments, consistently strengthen its financial service support for flood relief, and fully support the recovery of production and daily life in affected areas.
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