Reported about 1 year ago
According to multiple Chinese media reports on July 5, a breach occurred in the embankment of Dongting Lake in Huarong County, Yueyang, Hunan Province, China. By July 6, the breach widened to 226 meters. About 55.6k tons of rocks have been dispatched for blockage work, and over 2300 rescue personnel have been mobilized to ensure the safety of the area and evacuate residents. No casualties have been reported so far. Efforts are being made to secure the situation and prevent further flooding.
Source: YAHOO