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Taiwan: At Least 14 Dead as Typhoon Ragasa Brings Severe Weather

Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Taiwan on Tuesday, September 23, unleashing strong winds and heavy rainfall. In the eastern county of Hualien, at least 14 people were killed and 124 are missing due to flooding. Flights were also canceled due to the severe weather.

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US: Glacial Outburst Flood Hits Juneau, Alaska, Forcing Evacuations

An overflowing glacial lake at the foot of Suicide Glacier north of Juneau, Alaska, caused the Mendenhall River to surge to record levels on Wednesday, August 13, flooding homes and streets and prompting evacuations. Such glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) occur when water trapped in a glacier-fed lake suddenly bursts through weak ice or soil barriers, sending a destructive surge of water, sediment, and debris downstream.

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US: Kentucky Homes Underwater as Severe Flooding Hits 2

Catastrophic flooding has continued across Kentucky following prolonged heavy rains. This video filmed on Tuesday, April 8, shows flooded community around Grayson Lake.

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US: Kentucky Homes Underwater as Severe Flooding Hits 3

Catastrophic flooding has continued across Kentucky following prolonged heavy rains. This video filmed on Tuesday, April 8, shows flooded community around Grayson Lake.

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US: Kentucky Homes Underwater as Severe Flooding Hits

Catastrophic flooding has continued across Kentucky following prolonged heavy rains. This video filmed on Tuesday, April 8, shows flooded community around Grayson Lake.

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US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

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US: Tropical Storm Debby Washes Away Vital Road In Pierce County, Georgia

Tropical Storm Debby caused widespread flooding in parts of Georgia. Debby washed away a vital road, the only way in and out of the Blue Lake neighborhood in Pierce County, on Tuesday, August 6, leaving more than a hundred residents stranded.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Hits Buffalo, Bringing Heavy Rains, Flooding

A tornado touched down in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Monday, August 5, causing substantial damage to buildings and power outages. Due to torrential rains, a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Erie and Genesee Counties.

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Sihan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Sihan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zeguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zeguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zeguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zeguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xue Yuge)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers work to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xue Yuge)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-BLOCKING (CN)

(240708) -- HUARONG, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 8, 2024. As of Monday afternoon, 180.5 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zeguo)

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Zeguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Zeguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Zeguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Zeguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

Work Begins Sealing Breach At Freshwater Lake - China

An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working to block the dike breach in the Dongting Lake in Huarong County, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS) CHINA-HUNAN-HUARONG-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-RESETTLEMENT SITE(CN)

(FOCUS) CHINA-HUNAN-HUARONG-DONGTING LAKE-DIKE BREACH-RESETTLEMENT SITE(CN)

(240707) -- HUARONG, July 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members unload donated vegetables for relocated residents at a makeshift resettlement site in a vocational school in Huarong County, Yueyang City, central China's Hunan Province, July 7, 2024. At 5:48 p.m. on Friday, a Dongting Lake dike burst in Tuanzhou Township, Huarong County, administered by the city of Yueyang in Hunan Province, causing flooding in the area. The breach was initially about 10 meters wide but later expanded. Following the immediate relocation of around 5,000 residents from the affected area, urgent measures have been taken to repair the breach. As of Sunday noon, 75 meters of the 226-meter breach in the dike had been sealed, according to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters. According to the Yueyang flood control and drought relief headquarters, 4,739 rescuers have rushed to join the frontlines as of 2 p.m. on Sunday. At present, Huarong County has set up four evacuation and resettlement sites,

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