The water level of the Yangtze River in Wuhan, the capital of central China’s Hubei Province, has exceeded its warning mark for the first time in almost four years. At 9:50 p.m. on Monday, the water at the Hankou monitoring station reached the alert level of 27.3 meters, according to the Wuhan flood control and drought relief headquarters.
This marks the first time since August 2020 that the water level has surpassed the warning threshold, signaling potential flood risks in the region. The Yangtze River, China’s longest river, plays a crucial role in the country’s ecology and economy, and rising water levels can have significant implications for the surrounding communities.
Local authorities have heightened surveillance and are implementing flood prevention measures to safeguard residents and infrastructure. The Wuhan flood control and drought relief headquarters have urged vigilance and preparedness among residents, particularly those in low-lying areas.
Meteorological experts attribute the rising water levels to recent heavy rainfall in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River basin. The situation is being closely monitored, and further updates will be provided as necessary.
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Water level in Wuhan section of Yangtze River exceeds warning mark
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