Torrential rain since late June in parts of China’s central and eastern regions, including Anhui, Hubei, Hunan and Jiangsu provinces, has caused severe flooding in some areas.

Under the guidance of local flood control and drought relief headquarters, courts at various levels are taking an active part in the disaster relief efforts.

  Lawyers at the People’s Court of Xiaonan District, Xiaogan City in Central China's Hubei province inspect the flooding at a local dam. [Photo / People's Court Daily]  

  Hu Min, head of the Wuhu Intermediate People’s Court in the eastern province of Anhui, talks about where to relocate the court files in case of floods. [Photo / People's Court Daily]