Environmental Science
8 years ago

Three Gorges Reservoir Operation Mitigates Flood Control Pressure in Yangtze River.

Yangtze River
Analysis on dispatching influence of Three Gorges Reservoir on water level of main stream in mid-lower reaches of Yangtze River:a case study of flood in July,2010
Baofei Feng

Paper Summary

The Three Gorges Reservoir helped lower water levels in the Yangtze River during a flood in July 2010. This was achieved by managing the flow of water effectively. As a result, flood risks in certain areas were reduced, and the duration of high water levels was shortened.

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