China's Dongting Lake breach expands to 150 meters, emergency evacuation of nearly 6,000 people

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International Center, July 6, 2024, 2:07 AM - Due to continuous heavy rainfall, a breach occurred in Dongting Lake in Hunan Province, China, leading to the emergency evacuation of nearly 6,000 residents. The breach, which has expanded to 226 meters, resulted from the strongest recent rainfall in the area. Efforts to block the breach have been unsuccessful, prompting the evacuation of residents from six villages and one community. No casualties have been reported, and rescue teams are working to strengthen the flood defense system.

Source: YAHOO

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