US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

China: Typhoon Wipha Triggers Severe Flooding in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang

This video captured an overwhelming scene of urban flooding as relentless rain pounded Xuwen County in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, under the influence of Typhoon Wipha on July 20. The severe flooding left parts of the city submerged in waist-deep floodwater.

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

Typhoon Kaemi

Typhoon Kaemi

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 25, 2024 - Aerial photo shows urban buildings under the blue sky and white clouds in Huai 'an city, East China's Jiangsu province, July 25, 2024. On the same day, under the influence of Typhoon "Kaemi", Huai 'an City appeared like "crystal sky".

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

North Jiangsu Canal Water Level

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows a large number of ships waiting to be locked upstream of Huaian Lock on the North Jiangsu Canal. Since June, the water level of Huaian section of the Subei Canal has continued to fall under the influence of factors such as increased agricultural water use and drought. In order to ensure the normal operation of the navigation lock during the period of low water level, the northern Jiangsu Navigation Management Office launched an emergency plan, repeatedly consulted with the water conservancy department to ensure shipping water, increased water transfer and replenishment efforts, and fully guaranteed the shipping demand of the northern Jiangsu Canal. As of 16:00 on the same day, the downstream water level of Huaian Lock on the northern Canal of Jiangsu Province is 6.1 meters, which has met the navigation needs of most heavy-duty ships, and Huaian lock is speeding up the release of ships to relieve the pressure waiting for the lock.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.

Floodwater in Rongan

Floodwater in Rongan

RONGAN, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Floodwaters pass through the Rongan county section of the Rongjiang River in the upper reaches of the Pearl River in Liuzhou, Guangxi province, China, June 18, 2024. Under the influence of continuous heavy rainfall and upstream incoming water, the water level in Rongan County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, in the upper reaches of the Pearl River continues to rise, exceeding the warning water level for the first time since the flood season this year.