Dams altering Yellow River flood patterns, impacting communities downstream.
The Yellow River in Ningxia-Inner Mongolia has seen changes in flood patterns due to dams and human activities. Flood peaks have become larger and less frequent over time, with more sand being carried into the river during floods. Climate change and water projects have also impacted the river's flow. The changes in flood patterns are mainly due to human activities like building reservoirs, with climate change playing a smaller role.