Catastrophic Flooding at Dongting Lake: Hunan Province Faces Severe Landslide and Shorebreak

On May 7, 2024, a catastrophic event unfolded at Dongting Lake in Tuan Chau village, Hoa Dung district, Yueyang city, Hunan province, as the lake broke its banks, leading to severe flooding. The situation quickly escalated into a full-blown disaster, causing widespread danger to the local population and infrastructure.

According to a detailed report, at about 4pm on July 5, 2024, a significant water surge was observed on the embankment of the first line of Dongting Lake at Stake No. 19-800 in Tuanchou District, Houdong District, Nac Duong City, Bac Giang Province, Hunan. Despite the immediate response by local authorities, who employed the sink-the-truck and wrap-the-head method to plug the gap, the emergency blockade failed. By 5.48pm, the embankment had broken, initially creating a gap of approximately 10 meters in width. Within just a couple of hours, by 7pm, the width of the broken embankment had expanded dramatically to about 100 meters.

The rapid expansion of the breach has caused significant concern, with local authorities working tirelessly to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the residents. The incident has highlighted the urgent need for robust infrastructure and preparedness to deal with natural disasters of such magnitude.

For a closer look at the events as they unfolded and to understand the severity of the situation, watch the video shared by Hope, which provides a visual account of the disaster. This footage captures the essence of the danger and the efforts made by the authorities to mitigate the impact of the flooding.

Experience the gripping visuals and gain insight into the catastrophic flooding at Dongting Lake by watching the video now.