Author: Kamun Lai,Yijing Shen

Devastating rains have hit Chongqing municipality in southwest China, with the Three Gorges Dam on high alert for potential flooding. The heavy rains in Dianjiang county have resulted in six deaths and significant damage, including crop loss and economic impact. The Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters in Chongqing raised alerts for flood and geological disasters, emphasizing the need for preparedness and timely evacuations. The city experienced heavy downpours, causing infrastructure damages and transportation disruptions. Image source: Xinhua The Three Gorges Dam faces challenges with rising water levels and potential new flood surges. The Ministry of Water Resources has issued…

In a recent development, Hunan vice-governor Zhang Yingchun announced the failure of an emergency barrier in the embankment to contain a water release caused by erosion. The breach required extensive repairs, involving nearly 500 personnel, 3,000 dump trucks, and 85 vessels. Heavy rainfall in Dongting Lake has exacerbated flooding in Hunan, with warnings of further rain posing a threat to Tuanzhou town. The Yangtze River faces increased rainfall, complicating flood prevention efforts. Additionally, seepage erosion at the Qiantuanjian embankment has prompted emergency repair efforts to prevent further flooding like the 1996 incident that caused significant damage. Moreover, central China’s Henan…