China's Three Gorges Dam In Danger of Collapsing

Expert warns China's Three Gorges Dam in danger of collapse
Residents in lower reaches of Yangtze River should brace for evacuation: Chinese hydrologist

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As torrential rains in China continue to wreak havoc on more than 24 provinces, notable Chinese hydrologist Wang Weiluo has questioned the safety of the massive Three Gorges Dam, warning that it could collapse at any moment.

Wang said a more serious concern is the cracks and substandard concrete discovered during its construction. He said a failure of the dam would have catastrophic consequences for individuals residing in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and that they should prepare for evacuation as soon as possible

Videos show massive flooding in S. China, Three Gorges Dam next
Three Gorges Dam faces serious test as Chongqing hit by worst flooding in 80 years
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As southern China sees some of its worst flooding in 80 years, videos have surfaced showing extreme quantities of water inundating 10 provinces and cities, threatening the vaunted Three Gorges Dam.

In the tweet below, a massive cascade of water can be seen plunging off the side of a city floodwall. The Chinese netizen who posted it wrote: "The mountain city of Chongqing becomes a water city. The Three Gorges Dam is in danger."