SW China's Chongqing braces for biggest flood this year(1/6)

Photo taken on Sept. 7, 2021 shows flood-affected area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Photo: China News Service/He Penglei)

Major rivers in Chongqing will see biggest flood this year.

The emergency response for flood control was upgraded from level III to II on Tuesday, according to Chongqing's flood control and drought relief headquarters.

Photo taken on Sept. 7, 2021 shows flood-affected area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Photo: China News Service/He Penglei)

A man watches the flood-affected area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 7, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/He Penglei)

Photo taken on Sept. 7, 2021 shows flood-affected area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Photo: China News Service/He Penglei)

A woman takes photos of the flood-affected area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 7, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/He Penglei)

Photo taken on Sept. 7, 2021 shows flood-affected area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Photo: China News Service/He Penglei)