The water level of China’s largest freshwater lake, Poyang, in east China’s Jiangxi Province, has risen rapidly in recent days due to persistent rain and water from upstream, and is expected to continue in the following days.
Water birds in Poyang Lake in east China’s Jiangxi Province. /CFP
Water birds in Poyang Lake in east China’s Jiangxi Province. /CFP
The water level at the lake’s landmark Xingzi hydrological station reached 12.01 meters on Thursday, marking the end of the lake’s dry season. By 8 a.m. Sunday, the water level at the hydrological station had risen to 14.24 meters.
Jishan water area of Poyang Lake in Duchang County, east China’s Jiangxi Province. /CFP
Jishan water area of Poyang Lake in Duchang County, east China’s Jiangxi Province. /CFP
As the water level of Poyang continues to rise, the navigation capacity of the lake’s waterway has also improved accordingly.
By 9 p.m. Saturday, the water area of the lake exceeded 2,000 square kilometers, whereas just over half a month ago, the lake’s water area was less than 1,000 square kilometers.
Egrets fly over wetlands of Poyang Lake in east China’s Jiangxi Province. /CFP
Egrets fly over wetlands of Poyang Lake in east China’s Jiangxi Province. /CFP
According to the meteorological department, the rain belt will stay in southern Jiangxi from April 6 to 7, with downpours in some regions.
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Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
