Summary of Three Gorges Dam Overwhelmed! 11 Floodgates Open, Abandoning Downstream Hubei, Frequent Dam Failures
The Three Gorges Dam in China opened 11 spillways due to increased water pressure, causing flooding downstream in Hubei province. Heavy rainfall led to breaches and failures in dams and dykes, resulting in significant losses for farmers and residents. Aquaculture farmers suffered losses, while Urban areas were submerged, forcing residents to evacuate. The flooding was exacerbated by the discharge from the Three Gorges Dam and other upstream inflows. The video also highlighted the impact of the South to North Water diversion project and the Three Gorges project on flooding in various regions. The projects have caused erosion, bank collapses, and ongoing threats to residents' lives and property. The Chinese government's focus on economic benefits over public safety has led to frequent disasters in the affected areas.
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Notable Quotes
— 04:41 — « This elderly man shows incredible resilience still riding his electric bike through the flood waters. »
— 05:39 — « Look at the water in our house, its everywhere, the streets are also completely flooded. »
— 07:23 — « The entire city seems soaked in she bucks coffee. »
— 10:31 — « Everyone take a look, it rained heavily all night and this road has collapsed. »
— 14:55 — « So-called once in a century rains seem to occur annually, exacerbating downstream flooding. »
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