The Fugu Hydrological Station recorded the largest water flow of 13,000 cubic meters per second at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

It is the largest water flow ever recorded by the hydrological station, according to the Yellow River Flood Control Headquarters.

The flood, caused by moderate and heavy rains in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces in northern and northwestern China, had a swift, high crest but was limited in capacity.

Nevertheless, the headquarters are closely monitoring the situation, while provinces along the river have been told to prepare for possible flooding.

In recent years, the Yellow River has almost dried up, resulting in serious water shortages for industries, farming and daily life in these provinces.

(People’s Daily July 31, 2003)