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A splash of scenery at Liujiaxia Dam in Gansu

By Ma Jingna in Gansu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-07-05 15:41

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An aerial view of Liujiaxia Dam, which has opened its gates to release water, in Northwest China’s Gansu province, July 1, 2019. [Photo by Tian Xi/for chinadaily.com.cn]

As the Yellow River enters the flood season in July, the water level of Liujiaxia Dam in Northwest China’s Gansu province has reached a record high.

The dam started to discharge water at a speed of 2,700 cubic meters per second on July 1 in order to prevent floods throughout the flood season, as required by the General Headquarters for Flood Control of Yellow River.

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