The Hanjiang River, a vital artery in the Chinese mainland's Pearl River Basin, has been hit by its fifth flood this year, the Ministry of Water Resources announced on Saturday.
Heavy rainfall led to the water level at the Sanhe Dam, situated along the river's main stem, rising to 42.01 meters on Friday night, according to the ministry.
To combat the rising waters, the ministry closely monitored the situation and coordinated pre-releases from three reservoirs along the river, totaling 220 million cubic meters, to prepare for effective flood interception.
In addition to the Hanjiang River's challenges, the Second Songhua River in northeast China experienced its first flood of the year on Saturday, with water inflow into the Fengman Reservoir reaching 9,010 cubic meters per second.
The Ministry has called on local authorities to ensure the safety of reservoirs, manage floods in small and medium-sized rivers, and prevent mountain torrents.
The peak flood season, spanning from late July to early August, has brought torrential rains that have triggered flash flooding across many parts of the Chinese mainland.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
