On August 3, Baidu announced that it would  allocate RMB 30 million for flood relief in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and other affected regions. Recently, extreme rain battered Beijing, Tianjin and the province of Hebei in the wake of Typhoon Doksuri, causing widespread flooding and damage for people’s life and production.

According to Baidu, the donation will be executed by Baidu Foundation for emergency needs of flood-stricken regions. Meanwhile, Baidu will fully deploy its technological strengths empowered by intelligent transportation and large models, supporting efforts for disaster risk reduction, ensuring people’s livelihood and reconstruction.

Baidu Maps has worked with the traffic polices and governmental departments in cities to guide users in navigating their journeys so that they can avoid waterlogged and congested roads with dangers. This has been achieved by providing real-time information on waterlogged roads, public transportation service adjustments and temporary closure of public venues. Baidu Maps has also cooperated with the Ministry of Emergency Management, launched the thematic column “Rain Rescue in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei” for national risk warnings, facilitating green channels for disaster relief.

In recent years, Baidu has been actively joining in the endeavors for charitable causes including flood relief, epidemic responses, ecological protection, as well as addressing social issues through advanced AI technologies.