China warns of 'stronger flood' as Three Gorges Dam faces swell

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China's Three Gorges dam on the Yangtze river discharges water to lower the water level in the reservoir following heavy rain and floods across the country, in Yichang, Hubei province on July 15. © Reuters

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

July 17, 2020 20:47 JST

Updated on July 17, 2020 22:54 JST

SHANGHAI -- Chinese authorities warned on Friday of the arrival of a "stronger" flood at the Three Gorges Dam and issued new alerts in downstream cities, as more rains are expected in the coming days.