Dongting Lake dike breach sealed after weekend race against rising waters
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Rescuers battling the clock sealed a dike breach along Dongting Lake by Monday night, following a frantic effort to prevent further flooding after a section gave way Friday evening.
The 220-meter gap in the Tuanzhou township embankment near Yueyang city was plugged by 10:33 pm Monday, according to local authorities. Crews had ramped up construction throughout the weekend after water levels in the flooded township finally receded to match those of the lake.
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Officials announced at a press conference held at the breach site that pumping operations to remove the floodwater from the township would begin immediately.
The breach occurred around 5:48 pm Friday, prompting swift evacuation efforts to ensure resident safety. No casualties were reported.
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