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Hailed as the largest freshwater lake in China, Poyang Lake in east China's Jiangxi Province is a famous scenic spot with spectacular scenery. But recently, the water level in Poyang Lake dropped rapidly.


As of 8: 00 a.m. on September 10, the water level of Poyang Lake Duchang Hydrometric Station was seen at 11.89 meters, and the water level of Xingzi Station, which is the landmark hydrometric station of Poyang Lake, has dropped to 11.98 meters.

According to the local hydrology department, on July 20, Poyang Lake's water level fell below the low water line - which is at 12 meters - making 2023 the earliest year to enter the dry period since 1951.

It is expected that rainfall in Jiangxi Province will not be frequent in September, therefore Poyang Lake will enter a continuously receding period under this circumstance.


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[–] Hyzerflip 5 points 1 year ago

Don’t worry, they are trying to increase the water line by pouring heavy metals into it 🤷🏼‍♂️