Chinese officials apologise for flawed contingency plans and a lack of understanding about extreme weather

Local Communist party secretary says there were ‘gaps’ in city’s readiness for extreme weather after at least 40 killed

Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".

Chinese officials apologise for flawed contingency plans and a lack of understanding about extreme weather

Official says ‘contingency plan had flaws’ as torrential rains, floods kill disabled seniors near Beijing.