Recently, many provinces in mainland China have entered a period of heavy rain and flooding. In Zhijiang, Yichang, Hubei Province, officials said that the Dongqian Canal was "breached for flood diversion" (actively diverting floodwaters). Local villagers were dissatisfied with the lack of warning, which resulted in heavy losses for villagers who made a living from aquaculture.
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Recently, many provinces in mainland China have entered a period of heavy rain and flooding. In Zhijiang, Yichang, Hubei Province, officials said that the Dongqian Canal was "breached for flood diversion" (actively diverting floodwaters). Local villagers were dissatisfied with the lack of warning, which resulted in heavy losses for villagers who made a living from aquaculture.