Traffic police repair road facilities in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, July 20, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Staff members drain water at a waterlogged area in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, July 20, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Policemen direct traffic at a waterlogged area in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, July 20, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Flood-control workers prepare to patrol Danhe River in Chenzhuang Village, Motou Township, Bo'ai County of Jiaozuo, central China's Henan Province, July 20, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 
Central China's Henan Province on Wednesday initiated the highest level emergency response to floods, as rain-triggered disasters have caused 12 deaths.

The Henan provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters activated the Level I emergency response at 3 a.m.

A total of 12 people have been killed in the torrential rains in the downtown area of Zhengzhou, the provincial capital. About 100,000 flood-affected people have been relocated to safe places so far.