Local Flooding Occurred on Mid Reaches of Yellow River

Home>>China

Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Thursday, July 31, 2003

Local Flooding Occurred on Mid Reaches of Yellow River

The Yellow River, the second largest in China after the Yangtze River, breached its banks at its middle reaches Wednesday morning in an unexpected, sudden flood.

DISCUSSION

CHINESE

SEND TO FRIEND

The Yellow River, the second largest in China after the Yangtze River, breached its banks at its middle reaches Wednesday morning in an unexpected, sudden flood.

The Fugu Hydrological Station recorded the largest water flow of 13,000 cubic meters per second at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

It is the largest water flow ever recorded by the hydrological station, according to the Yellow River Flood Control Headquarters.

The flood, caused by moderate and heavy rains in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces in northern and northwestern China, had a swift,

high crest but was limited in capacity.

Nevertheless, the headquarters are closely monitoring the situation, while provinces along the river have been told to prepare for possible flooding.

In recent years, the Yellow River has almost dried up, resulting in serious water shortages for industries, farming and daily life in these provinces.

Questions?Comments? Click here

China's Yellow River Expects Heavy Rains in Mid-July

E China Province Passes Regulations on Yellow River Flood Control

Taiwan Ties Mar Japan's China Interests: News Analysis ( 36 Messages)

Shortage of Electric Power, an Ordeal for China's Economy ( 4 Messages)

Using "E-mail" Concerns Chinese Purification & National Dignity? ( 22 Messages)

US, China Co-operate to Fight Taiwan Referendum Plan ( 3 Messages)

60 Chinese Senior Officials to Be Trained in Harvard University ( 3 Messages)