Flood Control Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised in 2016)

This Law is applicable to all flood prevention activities within the territory of China, covering rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and other water bodies, including the formulation of flood prevention plans, the construction and management of engineering facilities, emergency responses for flood control and flood fighting, and post-disaster recovery. It clearly stipulates the responsibilities and obligations of governments at all levels, water administrative departments, relevant units, and citizens in flood prevention work, aiming to prevent and mitigate flood disasters, ensure the safety of people's lives and property, ecological environment security, and sustainable socio-economic development. The scope of application includes the delineation of flood prevention zones, management of flood storage and detention areas, issuance of flood warnings, and emergency rescue and disaster relief throughout the entire process.