Yangtze's 1st flood crest to arrive at Wuhan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-07-25 11:25

The flood-prone Yangtze River, China's longest river, saw its first crest this year approach Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, according to local flood control department.

So far, the flood peak has passed Yichang City safely Saturday morning and the water level has reduced rapidly. It is predicted that the crest will reach Wuhan City on July 26. The peak of the flood at Wuhanguan hydrological station will be 25.15 meters, lower than the station's warning line of 27.3 meters. Therefore, the crest may not affect Wuhan.

The department said the flood peak was formed due to heavy downpours in Hunan Province, central China, and Jiangxi Province, east China.

Water levels at the major hydrological stations in Wuhan this year are about one meter lower than that of last flood season, largely because upstream Three Gorges Dam blocked water for reserves in May.

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