New flood control plan for Yangtze River to prevent future disasters
The article discusses changes in flood control measures along the Yangtze River from Jianli to Wuhan due to shifts in water and sediment flow. Flood characteristics at hydrologic stations have changed, leading to higher water levels in 1998. The main causes are sediment deposition and altered flow conditions. Proposed solutions include reinforcing dykes, improving flood storage and release, managing flood diversion regions, and considering past floods in planning.