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Three Gorges Dam braces for largest flood threat
2010-07-19 16:05
Three Gorges reservior's inflow rose up to 58,000 cubic meters a second at 8:00 am this morning, the highest this year. The local hydro meteorological bureau predicts that the most horrible flood to date with the largest water gush at a speed of nearly 70,000 cubic meters a second is being brewed at the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The China Three Gorges Corporation has stepped up its protective measures by escalating its sluicing to 40,000 cubic meters a second to brace for the largest flood since its operation.
Vice premier urges greater flood-fighting efforts
2010-07-19 14:11
Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu Sunday urged greater flood-fighting efforts during his two-day visit to Anhui Province.
12,000 evacuated as floods wreck havoc in SW China
2010-07-18 11:53
More than 300 people remained trapped in flood and 12,300 others were evacuated as of early Sunday in rain-soaked southwest China's Chongqing, said local authorities. 13 dead, 23 missing in Sichuan
China orders nationwide efforts to avoid geological disasters
2010-07-18 09:29
China' s State Council issued a notice Saturday ordering governments at all levels, along with relevant ministries, to upgrade prevention against geological disasters to safeguard the safety of the public.
Hainan recovers after Typhoon Conson strike
2010-07-17 13:51
China's southernmost province of Hainan is recovering after Typhoon Conson slammed into the island Friday evening, with workers fixing damaged facilities and draining streets of flood waters as airports in Sanya and Haikou reopen.
Flights, ferries halted as Typhoon Conson nears
2010-07-16 20:18
More than 150 people were stranded Friday at a port in south China's Hainan Province after shipping services and flights were halted as Typhoon Conson crept toward the island.
China publicizes natural disaster relief regulations
2010-07-15 00:38
China publicized regulations on natural disaster relief on Wednesday.
Top leaders urge public security amid floods
2010-07-14 21:55
Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao have ordered ministries and local governments to ensure the safety of the public and minimize property losses as the country entered the flood season.
China orders to ensure students' safety amid floods
2010-07-14 08:56
The Chinese education ministry Tuesday ordered education authorities and schools in flood-hit regions to ensure the safety of students against floods and flood triggered disasters.
Fund for school reconstruction in rain-battered south established
2010-07-09 16:49
China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced Friday it has established a fund of 150 million yuan ($22 million) with the Ministry of Education to help finance reconstruction of primary and middle schools in provinces devastated by rain disasters since June.
China orders monitoring of graft at official celebrations
2010-07-06 22:59
China on Tuesday ordered the thorough checking on activities held by Communist Party and government groups in a bid to eliminate corruption and avoid extravagance.
Premier Wen urges disaster prevention during floods
2010-07-03 09:51
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has urged local governments to step up efforts in disaster prevention while heavy rains sweep the country's south and cause floods.

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