Tag: Floods

Public Anger Floods Beijing (Updated)

Last Saturday’s downpour engulfed Beijing in a serious flood, and the water-logged capital’s anxiety is surely mounting as more heavy rains are forecasted throughout the week. As the city deals with the aftermath of the largest rainstorm in 61 years, the Internet has proved to be a survey-ground for public reaction – while many netizens used Weibo to criticize the government’

July 25, 2012 5:42 PM

China’s Massive Water Problem

This week saw the release of China’s first national water report, covering “river conditions, water conservan

March 29, 2013 2:19 PM

Dam Breach in Shanxi Leads to Flooding, Evacuation

Chinese state media reports that a dam in Shanxi has collapsed causing the shutdown of a highway. This comes amid critici

February 17, 2013 10:02 AM

Thousands to Move, Again, from Three Gorges

The Three Gorges Dam finally reached full power output in July, but geological risks are forcing some 120,000 people livi

August 23, 2012 5:22 AM

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