China News Service, Lanzhou, August 17 (Reporter Nanru Zhuoma) At 10:42 am on the 17th, affected by rainfall and flood discharge from upstream reservoirs, the amount of water in the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River soared, with a flow of more than 3350 cubic meters per second, ushering in the flood. Maximum water flow since. A reporter from China News Agency visited and found that the river had flooded the shoreline, benches, ticket booths, and trash cans were soaked in the water. Parks along both sides of the river were all closed, and water entertainment projects such as sheepskin rafts, water buses, and cruise ships were suspended. .
Lanzhou is the only capital city in China where the Yellow River passes through the city. The "Baili Yellow River Customs Line" built on both sides of the strait is not only a morning exercise and summer trail for citizens, but also a prosperous "night economy" promenade in Lanzhou. Different, beautifully shaped cruise ship sirens, speedboats roaming, and colorful bridges are dazzling and dazzling. Tourists can drink tea on the bridge to enjoy the scenery, or drink beer and barbecue on the shore, which is very lively.
Since August this year, many parts of Gansu have experienced the strongest precipitation process since the flood season. The rare heavy precipitation in some areas has caused disasters. As the Yellow River soared, many flood control points were set up along the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River. The 47-year-old Master Shan is a speedboat driver at the ropeway terminal. After the flood season this year, the cruise ship was closed. He and his colleagues were on duty at the temporary tents. "We are responsible for the safety of the nearby waters, persuading tourists to stay away from the waterfront, get up at night to observe the water level three or four times, today is the highest since the flood." He said.
In order to prevent the yacht from sinking, Master Shan cleans the water on the yacht every day. Sometimes tourists fall into the water accidentally. He and his colleagues participate in the rescue. "The bigger the water, the more turbulent it is. Tourists are reminded not to take photos and stop by the waterfront, because a lot of the soil is soft and prevent collapse." He said.
At the Baitashan Wharf next to the Centennial Zhongshan Bridge, the umbrella rows of tea stalls were immersed in muddy water, chairs and trash cans were looming in the water, and several shared bicycles that had been parked on the trail were also soaked in the water. "The warning line that was pulled up last month is already invisible to see." Sun Baoqing, a veteran sailor on the Yellow River, told reporters that due to the rising water, the terminal has been closed for nearly two months. This summer, there will be catering, leisure and entertainment along the river. The economy is "all yellow".
It is reported that the Lanzhou section of the main stream of the Yellow River has a total length of 150.7 kilometers. The city started the construction of the flood control project on the main stream of the Yellow River in 2015. At present, a total of 11.46 kilometers of newly built dikes, 28.53 kilometers of new slopes and bank revetments, and 37.713 kilometers of repairs and reinforcements of dikes have withstood 2018. The annual peak test of 3610 cubic meters per second and 3730 cubic meters per second in 2019. (Finish)