China floods raise concerns over Three Gorges Dam’s efficacy
Record high water levels and devastating floods in the south have reignited the debate over the dam’s efficacy.
25 Aug 2020
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Record high water levels and devastating floods in the south have reignited the debate over the dam’s efficacy.
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