(October 31, 2011) China’s Three Gorges reservoir reached full capacity at 5 pm on October 30, for the second time since its construction. As the water level rises, so do the risks.
Updated: Three Gorges Dam reservoir reaches 175m
News flash: Reservoir to reach 156 metres a year earlier than planned
The builders of the Three Gorges dam intend to fill the reservoir to 156 metres above sea level one year ahead of schedule, an official project publication has revealed.
Keep the reservoir level at 156 metres
In a third petition to top Chinese authorities, a leading hydrologist issues an urgent appeal for the design and construction of the Three Gorges project to be re-examined.
Families made homeless as reservoir rises higher than planned
Two houses collapsed and dozens of others were flooded in a village near the Three Gorges dam when the reservoir water level rose higher than expected.
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