Three Gorges Dam’s Urgent Release Causes Dongting Lake Breach, Expanding From 10M to 100M in an Hour

Due to continuous heavy rainfall in the Yangtze River basin, the “Yangtze River 2024 Flood No. 1“ formed and continued to develop on the afternoon of June 28. The Three Gorges Dam has also been discharging floodwaters. Dongting Lake, located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, has seen a significant rise in water levels due to the increased inflow from the Yangtze and recent regional rains. This led to a sudden breach in the dam on July 5. #chinaobserver All rights reserved. ⭐You can support us at: ⭐For business cooperation, please contact us: business@