On the afternoon of August 29th, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference, and Colonel Wu Qian, Director of the News Bureau and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, answered questions from reporters. Reporter: According to reports, due to heavy rainfall, floods and waterlogging have occurred in Hebei, Liaoning and other places, and the flood prevention situation is severe. The officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force, as well as the militia, have actively carried out rescue and relief work. Please ask the spokesperson to further introduce the relevant situation. Wu Qian: Recently, there has been continuous heavy rainfall in North China, Northeast China and other areas, causing floods and disasters, resulting in casualties and property losses. The officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force, as well as the militia, resolutely implement President Xi Jinping's instructions and requirements, act upon orders, charge forward, and continue to fight on the front line of flood control, fully ensuring the safety of people's lives and property. Since the beginning of the flood season, a total of 127800 officers and soldiers have been mobilized, 122800 militia members have been organized, 12800 vehicles and engineering machinery and equipment have been used, and more than 3200 boats have been used to assist local areas in carrying out tasks such as transferring disaster victims, personnel search and rescue, sealing breaches, patrolling embankments and dams, road repairs, medical assistance, etc., playing an important role in flood control and rescue. (New Society)