Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed 130 people in Rwanda. During a visit to the affected areas in Western Rwanda the prime minister said search efforts were still underway and there were some bodies that were still buried in the mud which means the death toll could rise.

Heavy rain, floods kill at least 130 in Rwanda, six in Uganda

From mountain peaks to ocean depths, climate change continued its advance in 2022. The relentless advance of climate change brought more droughts, flooding, and heat waves to communities around the world. This is according to the annual report from the world meteorological organization.

Climate change is continuing its advance, says UN report

The extent of the historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was captured&nbsp;in a drone video that is doing the rounds on social media. It&nbsp;shows&nbsp;multiple cars stuck on inundated roads&nbsp;owing to the&nbsp;torrential rains that started on Wednesday (April 12)&nbsp;in South Florida and triggered the first flash flood emergency on record in Broward county.

On Wednesday, the Fort Lauderdale area received more than 25 inches of rain, according to the Weather Prediction Centre of the National Weather Service. This storm would break the state's 24-hour rainfall record after it was officially confirmed by the NWS.

In Key West, Florida, a 24-hour rainfall total of 23.28 inches was previously recorded, reported Fox News.

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Drone footage captured in Fort Lauderdale shows a number of cars that have been left and are now submerged in the floodwaters that are fast rising.

Although no one can be seen in the video, the submerged automobiles' blinking danger lights give away the impact of the floods&nbsp;which happen&nbsp;once in&nbsp;1,000 years.&nbsp;

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Ian Oliver, a meteorologist with FOX Weather, claims that just because a flood of this magnitude happened in Fort Lauderdale once in 1,000 years doesn't mean that it won't happen again in the next 1,000 years. The possibility of that happening in any one year is instead "one-tenth of 1%," Oliver continued.

Due to the record flooding, the city of Fort Lauderdale declared an emergency, and first responders have been on the scene in force, attending to countless rescue calls.

Additionally, the Wednesday closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) was a result of the floods. On Thursday, the airport was scheduled to reopen at noon. However, according to officials, the airport won't reopen until 5 a.m. on Friday because of the amount of flooding and debris on the airfield.

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Videos and pictures show water gushing inside of buildings all around the region as floodwaters entered.

In one image, water can be seen dripping through a glass door, and in another video, a garage door opens to reveal the enormous amounts of water flooding the streets.

Concerns about more flooding in the area are high&nbsp;by the prospect of more severe rain in South Florida for the remainder of the week.

Additionally, the Southeast, particularly Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, is at risk for severe weather.

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The extent of the historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was captured in a drone video that is doing the rounds on social media. It shows multiple cars stuck on inundated roads owing to the torrential rains that started on Wednesday (April 12) in South Florida and triggered the first flash flood emergency on record in Broward county.

The extent of the historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was captured in a drone video that is doing the rounds on social media. It shows multiple cars stuck on inundated roads owing to the torrential rains that started on Wednesday (April 12) in South Florida and triggered the first flash flood emergency on record in Broward county. On Wednesday, the Fort Lauderdale area received more than 25 inches of rain, according to the Weather Prediction Centre of the National Weather Service. This storm would break the state's 24-hour rainfall record after it was officially confirmed by the NWS. In Key West, Florida, a 24-hour rainfall total of 23.28 inches was previously recorded, reported Fox News. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Just shot this drone video of downtown Fort Lauderdale still flooded right now with countless cars trapped in the high water. pic.twitter.com/ATzbIlDuSe — Florida Drone Cleaning LLC DOUGLAS THRON (@douglasthron777) April 13, 2023 × Drone footage captured in Fort Lauderdale shows a number of cars that have been left and are now submerged in the floodwaters that are fast rising. Although no one can be seen in the video, the submerged automobiles' blinking danger lights give away the impact of the floods which happen once in 1,000 years. ALSO READ | US: Lightning strike leads to discovery! New phosphorus material found in Florida Ian Oliver, a meteorologist with FOX Weather, claims that just because a flood of this magnitude happened in Fort Lauderdale once in 1,000 years doesn't mean that it won't happen again in the next 1,000 years. The possibility of that happening in any one year is instead "one-tenth of 1%," Oliver continued. Due to the record flooding, the city of Fort Lauderdale declared an emergency, and first responders have been on the scene in force, attending to countless rescue calls. Additionally, the Wednesday closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) was a result of the floods. On Thursday, the airport was scheduled to reopen at noon. However, according to officials, the airport won't reopen until 5 a.m. on Friday because of the amount of flooding and debris on the airfield. ALSO WATCH | Divers hold underwater Easter Egg hunt in Florida keys Videos and pictures show water gushing inside of buildings all around the region as floodwaters entered. In one image, water can be seen dripping through a glass door, and in another video, a garage door opens to reveal the enormous amounts of water flooding the streets. Concerns about more flooding in the area are high by the prospect of more severe rain in South Florida for the remainder of the week. Additionally, the Southeast, particularly Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, is at risk for severe weather. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicted that a record-breaking flood in the country's Queensland state was forecast to peak on Sunday. Almost 100 residents of an outback town were moved to higher ground. The flood has been triggered by heavy rain over the past week. The remote town of Burketown has been the worst hit. It is about 2100 km northwest of state capital Brisbane.

Dan McKinlay, chief executive of the local council responsible for Burketown, said on Sunday that 97 residents had been airlifted out in the past 48 hours.

McKinlay told ABC radio that water levels in the area were "at heights not previous known" and that the town looked like it was "sitting in the middle of an ocean"

The Bureau of Meterology said that the current flood has already topped a March 2011 record of 6.78 metres.

The crisis comes after frequent flooding in Australia's east over the last two years due to a multi-year La Nina weather event, including once-in-a-century floods that hit remote areas in the neighbouring Northern Territory, in January.

On Saturday, police released aerial images of the Burketown flooding, showing properties and swaths of land submerged.

The Bureau of Meteorology expected the weather event to continue this week, but said it was now in a "receding" phase.

"Further showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Sunday, however widespread rainfall has generally eased in the area," the forecaster said, adding that the peak of the flood waters could extend into Monday.

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Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicted that a record-breaking flood in the country's Queensland state was forecast to peak on Sunday. Almost 100 residents of an outback town were moved to higher ground.

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicted that a record-breaking flood in the country's Queensland state was forecast to peak on Sunday. Almost 100 residents of an outback town were moved to higher ground. The flood has been triggered by heavy rain over the past week. The remote town of Burketown has been the worst hit. It is about 2100 km northwest of state capital Brisbane. Dan McKinlay, chief executive of the local council responsible for Burketown, said on Sunday that 97 residents had been airlifted out in the past 48 hours. McKinlay told ABC radio that water levels in the area were "at heights not previous known" and that the town looked like it was "sitting in the middle of an ocean" The Bureau of Meterology said that the current flood has already topped a March 2011 record of 6.78 metres. The crisis comes after frequent flooding in Australia's east over the last two years due to a multi-year La Nina weather event, including once-in-a-century floods that hit remote areas in the neighbouring Northern Territory, in January. On Saturday, police released aerial images of the Burketown flooding, showing properties and swaths of land submerged. The Bureau of Meteorology expected the weather event to continue this week, but said it was now in a "receding" phase. "Further showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Sunday, however widespread rainfall has generally eased in the area," the forecaster said, adding that the peak of the flood waters could extend into Monday. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Record-breaking Queensland flooding to peak, says forecaster

Drone footage on February 14 showed the extent of flooding in northern New Zealand's Hawke's Bay and a landslide in Matata.

Drone footage shows extent of New Zealand flooding

Widespread flooding swept across large areas of Kelantan and Terengganu, two states along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, after days of continuous heavy rainfall.

Massive flooding hits east coast of Malaysia, displaces thousands

Severe flooding in parts of Malaysia has resulted in the displacement of over 66,000 people across five states, as well as five deaths have been reported. More rain is predicted till 25th December.

Flooding in Malaysia disrupted life; displacing over 66,000 people in relief shelters

At least 120 people were killed Tuesday as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa following an all-night downpour. Major roads in the centre of Kinshasa, a city of some 15 million people, were submerged for hours, and a key supply route was cut off.

At least 120 killed as DR Congo's capital battered by worst floods in years

Storm Nalgae wreaks havoc in Philippines as more than 100 people have been killed and millions are affected due to flooding and rain-induced landslides across the country.

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More than 600 people have died so far in the worst flooding that Nigeria has seen in a decade. More than 1.3 million people had to leave their homes as a result of the tragedy.

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It's been only a few days since landslides were recorded in Venezuela fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain. Since then central Venezuela has been covered with mud rocks and trees and the death toll in the country has now risen to 43.

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The death toll from flooding caused by torrential rain in eastern Kentucky has gone up to 37. Prolonged rain continued to hamper recovery operations in the state. Officials said that severe weather is expected to continue in the area.

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Our world has seen rainfall since the start of time, climate change has exacerbated the frequency but why do we get so many reports of water remaining clogged even days after the rainfall. Most experts have joined the dots and found one common pattern that these inundated street visuals come from most major metropolitan cities.

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Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in Western India. In Gujarat, it has caused severe flooding in at least seven districts affecting more than one million people. At least 69 people have lost their lives in the last 12 days. Roads are inundated, homes are flooded and life has come to a grinding halt.

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Heavy rains meanwhile caused floods in Russia annexed Crimea and the city of Krasnodar in southern Russia. The equivalent of a month's rainfall fell overnight in Crimea and the river levels rose up by two meters.

Heavy rains cause floods in Russia-annexed Crimea

Torrential rain and catastrophic floods are wreaking havoc. In Bangladesh, 69 people lost their lives, relief operations and evacuations on our underway. Currently 9.5 million people are stranded without any basic commodities. Authorities have ramped up efforts to deliver food and drinking water to the region but constant rain is now hampering the process.

Climate change made flooding worse in South Asia

The strongest recorded hurricane in Mexico, Agatha has wrecked homes and roads. At least 11 have died and 22 are missing due to the hurricane

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Hurricane Agatha made landfall on Mexico's South Pacific coast bringing torrential rains and the threat of flooding to several states. The category two storm is the first hurricane to form in the Eastern Pacific this year

Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in Mexico

Mudslides have killed at least 94 people in Brazil's historic mountain town of Petropolis, as per local officials. Heavy rains have triggered mudslides that buried homes, swept cars and buses off the roads and flooded the streets.

Petropolis or the 'imperial city' is located above hills in Rio de Janeiro. It was the summer getaway of Brazil's monarchs in the 19th century.&nbsp;

As rainfall on Tuesday exceeded the average for the entire month of February. Floods ravaged Petropoils' elegant streets and destroyed its Germanic building.

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Hilda, a resident who declined to give her full name, was distraught as she waited in the street near the remains of her house that she shared with eight people.

"I lost my niece and her five-year-old daughter, who we still haven't found," she said. "We did not expect this tragedy. Our city is over."

In the Morro da Oficina neighborhood, up to 80 houses were hit by landslides, according to authorities who expect the death toll to rise. Fire department and local civil defense teams were working at the site.

"The situation is almost like war ... Cars hanging from poles, cars overturned, lots of mud and water still," Rio de Janeiro Governor Claudio Castro told reporters onsite.

A mourning of three days has been declared by Petropolis' city hall.&nbsp;Displaced people were being taken to schools and shelters. More than 300 people had to leave their homes.

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"The water came very fast and with great force. My loss was 100%. Our life was already tough with the pandemic and less movement, and this tragedy still comes," said shopkeeper Henrique Pereira.

President Jair Bolsonaro, who is traveling to Russia, said on Twitter he had asked ministers to help Petropolis and storm victims.

"We intend to already offer to the mayor what we can," Bolsonaro told reporters in Moscow, adding that he would release federal funds to help "restore traffic in the region."

Since December, heavy rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides in northeast Brazil and Sao Paulo state, threatened to delay harvests in the nation's central western region and briefly forced the suspension of mining operations in the state of Minas Gerais.

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Mudslides have killed at least 94 people in Brazil's historic mountain town of Petropolis, as per local officials. Heavy rains have triggered mudslides that buried homes, swept cars and buses off the roads and flooded the streets.

Mudslides have killed at least 94 people in Brazil's historic mountain town of Petropolis, as per local officials. Heavy rains have triggered mudslides that buried homes, swept cars and buses off the roads and flooded the streets. Petropolis or the 'imperial city' is located above hills in Rio de Janeiro. It was the summer getaway of Brazil's monarchs in the 19th century. As rainfall on Tuesday exceeded the average for the entire month of February. Floods ravaged Petropoils' elegant streets and destroyed its Germanic building. Hilda, a resident who declined to give her full name, was distraught as she waited in the street near the remains of her house that she shared with eight people. "I lost my niece and her five-year-old daughter, who we still haven't found," she said. "We did not expect this tragedy. Our city is over." In the Morro da Oficina neighborhood, up to 80 houses were hit by landslides, according to authorities who expect the death toll to rise. Fire department and local civil defense teams were working at the site. "The situation is almost like war ... Cars hanging from poles, cars overturned, lots of mud and water still," Rio de Janeiro Governor Claudio Castro told reporters onsite. A mourning of three days has been declared by Petropolis' city hall. Displaced people were being taken to schools and shelters. More than 300 people had to leave their homes. "The water came very fast and with great force. My loss was 100%. Our life was already tough with the pandemic and less movement, and this tragedy still comes," said shopkeeper Henrique Pereira. President Jair Bolsonaro, who is traveling to Russia, said on Twitter he had asked ministers to help Petropolis and storm victims. "We intend to already offer to the mayor what we can," Bolsonaro told reporters in Moscow, adding that he would release federal funds to help "restore traffic in the region." Since December, heavy rains have triggered deadly floods and landslides in northeast Brazil and Sao Paulo state, threatened to delay harvests in the nation's central western region and briefly forced the suspension of mining operations in the state of Minas Gerais. (With inputs from agencies)

Mudslides, flooding kill nearly 100 in Brazil's 'imperial city'

At least 20 people have been killed and hundreds stranded in floods in northeastern Brazil. The governor of Bahia state declared it the worst disaster in the state's history.

At least 20 dead, hundreds stranded in flood-hit areas in Northeastern Brazil

In November 2019, torrential rains had caused flooding and landslides and killed about forty people in Kinshasa and the commune of Mont-Ngafula had been one of the most affected. Two years later, its inhabitants fear the worst with the return of the rains.

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Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in London. As rains lashed parts of London, roads got submerged and traffic was disrupted. MET has issued an amber thunderstorm warning.

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The death toll from flooding in Europe climbed above 180 after rescue workers dug deeper into debris left by receding waters. The deadly floods in western Europe have been triggered by heavy rainfall, which in some areas broke a 100-year record.

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At least 58 people have died and dozens more are missing as heavy flooding in Germany turned streams and streets into raging torrents that swept away cars and caused houses to collapse.

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Heavy rains and flooding have forced thousands of people to evacuate in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan. The rainstorms that started on Friday have pushed up the water levels in 14 rivers, affecting more than 120,000 residents.

Thousands evacuated from floods in China's Sichuan province

Thousands of homes are at risk of flooding in New Zealand's Canterbury region as continues heavy rain raised water levels. At least 300 homes in Canterbury were evacuated overnight as water levels rose in rivers across the region in a "one-in-100-year deluge".

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South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. The heavy rain has left 30 people dead and 12 missing, as per officials said on Sunday.&nbsp;

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The country saw nearly half of the deaths in the past three days, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The rain has wreaked havoc since the beginning of the month.

Over 3,700 people have been displaced since Friday due to floods&nbsp;caused by the rain in the country's hardest-hit southern region.&nbsp;

South Korean officials have evacuated nearly 6,000 people from their homes across the country this month, out of them, 4,600 of them are staying at temporary shelters.

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The authorities have issued landslide warnings in 24 regions. 667 landslides have been reported so far in August.&nbsp;

Among the victims was a man in his 80s who was found dead after he was buried in a landslide with his tractor. A 61-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were killed after their home was swallowed by a landslide.

The situation will worsen as Typhoon Jangmi, the season's fifth typhoon is forecast to strike the southern region from Monday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The typhoon will bring in heavy rain that will cause further damage to the flooded regions in the country.&nbsp;

South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. The heavy rain has left 30 people dead and 12 missing, as per officials said on Sunday.

South Korea is witnessing its longest monsoon in seven years that has triggered floods and landslides in the country. The heavy rain has left 30 people dead and 12 missing, as per officials said on Sunday. Also read: Japan's Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary: Jiji The country saw nearly half of the deaths in the past three days, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The rain has wreaked havoc since the beginning of the month. Over 3,700 people have been displaced since Friday due to floods caused by the rain in the country's hardest-hit southern region. South Korean officials have evacuated nearly 6,000 people from their homes across the country this month, out of them, 4,600 of them are staying at temporary shelters. × The authorities have issued landslide warnings in 24 regions. 667 landslides have been reported so far in August. Among the victims was a man in his 80s who was found dead after he was buried in a landslide with his tractor. A 61-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were killed after their home was swallowed by a landslide. The situation will worsen as Typhoon Jangmi, the season's fifth typhoon is forecast to strike the southern region from Monday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The typhoon will bring in heavy rain that will cause further damage to the flooded regions in the country.

30 people die in South Korea as heavy rain trigger floods and landslides

Large parts of Asia are currently facing a natural crisis as devastating monsoons continue to displace millions and flood large regions.

<h6>A quarter of Bangladesh alone is flooded. Northeastern parts of India too, that lie close to the neighbouring Bangladesh are also currently experiencing a lot of floods, especially Assam. China, too is reeling from major flooding near Wuhan, the original epicentre of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
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Images show the devastation

Images acquired by NASA show the scale of flooding, and were recorded over more than a month between June 2 and July 25. The navy blue and black portion of the map depict the water inundation, while clouds are white. The greenery can be seen in on the images too.

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Monsoons in Bangladesh are intense, with over 80 per cent rain taking place during the season between June and October. Even though flooding is common during these month, this year’s water damage has been particularly devastating. It is the longest-lasting flooding in Bangladesh in 1988, and has been termed the worst flooding in a decade.

As per data from the flood monitoring agency of Bangladesh on July 31, the Jamuna River is experiencing water levels way above the dangerous level. As a direct result, over 1,500 square kilometres of farming land has been submerged, with over a million homes rendered unusable.

Pre-existing issues add&nbsp;to woes

This has also cut off communication lines in the country, with roads leading to remote and rural areas facing heavy damage.

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Image from July 25, 2020 | Credit: NASA</h6>

 
Even though the country has protective provisions for embankments and dykes, these have been rendered vulnerable owing to the yearly damage caused by monsoons.

With a recovery cycle of three to five years, the loss is typically more than the measures in place. Given the situation caused by coronavirus, rescue and relief measures have become really difficult. The region also faced Cyclone Amphan in May 20, which caused considerable damage.

As of July 28, at least 100 people had died in flood-related fatalities in Bangladesh, with over four million people being in the direct impact of the inundation.

Large parts of Asia are currently facing a natural crisis as devastating monsoons continue to displace millions and flood large regions. A quarter of Bangladesh alone is flooded.

Large parts of Asia are currently facing a natural crisis as devastating monsoons continue to displace millions and flood large regions. A quarter of Bangladesh alone is flooded. Northeastern parts of India too, that lie close to the neighbouring Bangladesh are also currently experiencing a lot of floods, especially Assam. China, too is reeling from major flooding near Wuhan, the original epicentre of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Image from June 2, 2020 | Credit: NASA Images show the devastation Images acquired by NASA show the scale of flooding, and were recorded over more than a month between June 2 and July 25. The navy blue and black portion of the map depict the water inundation, while clouds are white. The greenery can be seen in on the images too. Image from July 25, 2020 | Credit: NASA Monsoons in Bangladesh are intense, with over 80 per cent rain taking place during the season between June and October. Even though flooding is common during these month, this year’s water damage has been particularly devastating. It is the longest-lasting flooding in Bangladesh in 1988, and has been termed the worst flooding in a decade. As per data from the flood monitoring agency of Bangladesh on July 31, the Jamuna River is experiencing water levels way above the dangerous level. As a direct result, over 1,500 square kilometres of farming land has been submerged, with over a million homes rendered unusable. Pre-existing issues add to woes This has also cut off communication lines in the country, with roads leading to remote and rural areas facing heavy damage. Image from July 25, 2020 | Credit: NASA Even though the country has protective provisions for embankments and dykes, these have been rendered vulnerable owing to the yearly damage caused by monsoons. With a recovery cycle of three to five years, the loss is typically more than the measures in place. Given the situation caused by coronavirus, rescue and relief measures have become really difficult. The region also faced Cyclone Amphan in May 20, which caused considerable damage. As of July 28, at least 100 people had died in flood-related fatalities in Bangladesh, with over four million people being in the direct impact of the inundation.

NASA images show quarter of Bangladesh submerged in devastating floods

As China counts the costs of its most punishing flood season in more than three decades, the role played by the massive and controversial Three Gorges Dam - designed to help tame the Yangtze river - has come under fresh scrutiny.&nbsp;

Amid some of the heaviest rainfall on record, the Chinese government says the world's biggest hydroelectric plant has reduced flood peaks, minimised economic losses and slashed the number of deaths and emergency evacuations.&nbsp;

But critics say the historically high water levels on the Yangtze and its major lakes prove the Three Gorges Dam isn't doing what it was designed for.

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"One of the major justifications for the Three Gorges Dam was flood control, but less than 20 years after its completion we have the highest floodwater in recorded history," said David Shankman, a geographer with the University of Alabama who studies Chinese floods. "The fact is that it cannot prevent these severe events."

Ye Jianchun, China's vice-minister of water resources, said at a Monday briefing the "detailed scheduling" of water discharges from reservoirs, particularly the Three Gorges, had been effective in controlling floods this year.&nbsp;

He said 64.7 billion cubic metres of floodwater has been stored in 2,297 reservoirs, including 2.9 billion cubic metres at Three Gorges.&nbsp;

The company running the Three Gorges Project also said on Saturday that downstream water discharges had been halved since July 6, "effectively reducing the speed and extent of water level rises on the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze". The total amount of stored floodwater had now reached 88% of the reservoir's total capacity, it added.&nbsp;

But parts of the Yangtze, its tributaries and major lakes like the Dongting and Poyang have hit record levels anyway.&nbsp;

Fan Xiao, a Chinese geologist and long-standing critic of giant dam projects, said the storage capacity at Three Gorges amounts to less than 9% of average floodwater.&nbsp;

"It can only partially and temporarily intercept the upstream floods, and is powerless to help with floods caused by heavy rainfall in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River," he said.

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Fan said Three Gorges and other major dam projects could even make flooding worse by altering the flow of sedimentation down the Yangtze. The project's need to generate electricity has also undermined flood control, he said.&nbsp;

"When people only consider using reservoirs to solve flood-control problems, they often overlook or even weaken the natural ability of rivers and their lakes to regulate floods," he said.&nbsp;

Shankman said that the Three Gorges Dam helps alleviate flooding during normal years, but that it was always likely to be vulnerable to more extreme weather, a problem that is exacerbated by shrinking flood plains downstream.&nbsp;

"The Three Gorges Dam reservoir does not have the capacity to significantly affect the most severe floods," he said.&nbsp;

"Floodwater storage along the middle Yangtze is less because of stronger levees that are less likely to fail," he added. "Both of those things are at play here. This was predictable."

As China counts the costs of its most punishing flood season in more than three decades, the role played by the massive and controversial Three Gorges Dam - designed to help tame the Yangtze river - has come under fresh scrutiny.

As China counts the costs of its most punishing flood season in more than three decades, the role played by the massive and controversial Three Gorges Dam - designed to help tame the Yangtze river - has come under fresh scrutiny. Amid some of the heaviest rainfall on record, the Chinese government says the world's biggest hydroelectric plant has reduced flood peaks, minimised economic losses and slashed the number of deaths and emergency evacuations. But critics say the historically high water levels on the Yangtze and its major lakes prove the Three Gorges Dam isn't doing what it was designed for. Also read: Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing "One of the major justifications for the Three Gorges Dam was flood control, but less than 20 years after its completion we have the highest floodwater in recorded history," said David Shankman, a geographer with the University of Alabama who studies Chinese floods. "The fact is that it cannot prevent these severe events." Ye Jianchun, China's vice-minister of water resources, said at a Monday briefing the "detailed scheduling" of water discharges from reservoirs, particularly the Three Gorges, had been effective in controlling floods this year. He said 64.7 billion cubic metres of floodwater has been stored in 2,297 reservoirs, including 2.9 billion cubic metres at Three Gorges. The company running the Three Gorges Project also said on Saturday that downstream water discharges had been halved since July 6, "effectively reducing the speed and extent of water level rises on the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze". The total amount of stored floodwater had now reached 88% of the reservoir's total capacity, it added. But parts of the Yangtze, its tributaries and major lakes like the Dongting and Poyang have hit record levels anyway. Fan Xiao, a Chinese geologist and long-standing critic of giant dam projects, said the storage capacity at Three Gorges amounts to less than 9% of average floodwater. "It can only partially and temporarily intercept the upstream floods, and is powerless to help with floods caused by heavy rainfall in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River," he said. Also read: More Chinese regions brace for floods as storms shift east Fan said Three Gorges and other major dam projects could even make flooding worse by altering the flow of sedimentation down the Yangtze. The project's need to generate electricity has also undermined flood control, he said. "When people only consider using reservoirs to solve flood-control problems, they often overlook or even weaken the natural ability of rivers and their lakes to regulate floods," he said. Shankman said that the Three Gorges Dam helps alleviate flooding during normal years, but that it was always likely to be vulnerable to more extreme weather, a problem that is exacerbated by shrinking flood plains downstream. "The Three Gorges Dam reservoir does not have the capacity to significantly affect the most severe floods," he said. "Floodwater storage along the middle Yangtze is less because of stronger levees that are less likely to fail," he added. "Both of those things are at play here. This was predictable."

Record floods raise questions about China's Three Gorges Dam

Torrential rain is set to hit China's eastern coastal regions this week after overwhelming large parts of the southwest, inundating villages and tourist spots and displacing more than 700,000 people, state weather forecasters said on Monday.&nbsp;

Nearly 14 million people in 26 different provinces had been affected by storms and floods by Friday, with 744,000 evacuated, the China Daily reported, citing the Ministry for Emergency Management. The ministry said 78 people have been confirmed dead or missing, with direct economic losses at 27.8 billion yuan ($3.93 billion).&nbsp;

Much of the damage has hit southwestern regions like Guangxi and Sichuan, and the municipality of Chongqing on the upper reaches of the Yangtze river last week experienced its worst floods since 1940.&nbsp;

But central and eastern regions are set to bear the brunt this week, with some facing 30mm to 50mm (1.2 inches to 2 inches) of rain per hour by Wednesday, the state meteorological bureau said.&nbsp;

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Regions along the banks of the Yangtze and its tributaries are traditionally vulnerable to flooding in China's summer, with the impact of heavy rainfall worsened by deforestation, dwindling flood plains and the diversion of natural river systems for hydropower and irrigation.&nbsp;

Rainfall has also been heavier than usual, with water volumes in 148 rivers already reaching emergency levels by mid-June. Local authorities are under instruction to pay attention to potential dam and reservoir collapses.

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Some Yangtze tributaries have already experienced their worst floods ever, including the Xiaojinchuan in Sichuan province. The water resources ministry warned last week that other smaller rivers could be "stricken by major floods" and lakes are also under close scrutiny.

Authorities have promised to minimise flood damage in the city of Wuhan as it struggles to recover from the coronavirus outbreak.

Wuhan, which lies on the Yangtze, was hit by China's last major floods in 1998, which killed more than 3,000 people and left 14 million homeless.

Torrential rain is set to hit China's eastern coastal regions this week after overwhelming large parts of the southwest, inundating villages and tourist spots and displacing more than 700,000 people, state weather forecasters said on Monday.

Torrential rain is set to hit China's eastern coastal regions this week after overwhelming large parts of the southwest, inundating villages and tourist spots and displacing more than 700,000 people, state weather forecasters said on Monday. Nearly 14 million people in 26 different provinces had been affected by storms and floods by Friday, with 744,000 evacuated, the China Daily reported, citing the Ministry for Emergency Management. The ministry said 78 people have been confirmed dead or missing, with direct economic losses at 27.8 billion yuan ($3.93 billion). Much of the damage has hit southwestern regions like Guangxi and Sichuan, and the municipality of Chongqing on the upper reaches of the Yangtze river last week experienced its worst floods since 1940. But central and eastern regions are set to bear the brunt this week, with some facing 30mm to 50mm (1.2 inches to 2 inches) of rain per hour by Wednesday, the state meteorological bureau said. You might also like: After US, China to impose visa restrictions against Americans over Hong Kong row Regions along the banks of the Yangtze and its tributaries are traditionally vulnerable to flooding in China's summer, with the impact of heavy rainfall worsened by deforestation, dwindling flood plains and the diversion of natural river systems for hydropower and irrigation. Rainfall has also been heavier than usual, with water volumes in 148 rivers already reaching emergency levels by mid-June. Local authorities are under instruction to pay attention to potential dam and reservoir collapses. You might also like: China puts half a million people in lockdown as Beijing fights new cluster of coronavirus cases Some Yangtze tributaries have already experienced their worst floods ever, including the Xiaojinchuan in Sichuan province. The water resources ministry warned last week that other smaller rivers could be "stricken by major floods" and lakes are also under close scrutiny. Authorities have promised to minimise flood damage in the city of Wuhan as it struggles to recover from the coronavirus outbreak. Wuhan, which lies on the Yangtze, was hit by China's last major floods in 1998, which killed more than 3,000 people and left 14 million homeless.

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