30 Jul 2020

The Risks of China’s Three Gorges Dam’s Flooding

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The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River discharges water to lower the water level in the reservoir following heavy rainfall and floods in a few regions, Yichang, Hubei province, China July 17, 2020. (China Daily/Reuters) China has been suffering … Read More
24 Jul 2020

China flooding leaves thousands trapped after levees fail, another dam at risk of breaking

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At least 141 people have died or are missing in flooding since the beginning of June More than 10,000 people are trapped in a town in eastern China as flooding across much of the country renews pressure on dams. The provincial government in Anhui province said online that on … Read More