Multiple reservoirs in Wenzhou, a city in east China's Zhejiang Province, discharged water to free up vital storage capacity and secure flood defenses in a bid to mitigate upcoming typhoon threats, local authorities said.
Monday morning saw flood discharge tunnels at the Wujiayuan Reservoir in Cangnan, a county of Wenzhou, roar into action.
"We are primarily focused on conducting thorough dam inspections. We've also tested equipment like the spillway hoist in advance to check for any problems. We are also strictly adhering to flood-season duty protocols by maintaining 24-hour staffing," said Chen Kaidao, deputy director of the reservoir's management office under the Cangnan County Water Resources Bureau.
In Yueqing, a county-level city under the administration of Wenzhou, the Baishi Reservoir started preemptive releases on Saturday. By Monday morning, its water level dropped to 30.58 meters, sitting safely below the 31-meter flood limit.
Local water bureaus have also intensified precipitation monitoring and patrols along both upper and lower reaches of the river basins, aiming to maximize flood-control capabilities and protect communities downstream.
East China city drains reservoirs to brace for incoming typhoons
