Tahe County Takes Preventative Measures to Avoid Flooding from Thawing Heilongjiang River
Tahe County in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province recently took proactive measures to prevent potential flooding as the frozen Heilongjiang River transitions into its thawing season. By carefully blasting a section of the river, local authorities aimed to prevent blockages caused by jammed ice chunks, a common occurrence during this time of year when the river begins to thaw. As temperatures rise and the ice begins to melt, the risk of flooding increases due to the …