Some sightseeing projects along the river in Lanzhou section of reservoir flood discharge in the upper reaches of the Yellow River were suspended.

　　CCTV News:Affected by the flood discharge of the upstream reservoir, yesterday (28th), the instantaneous flow of the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River in Gansu Province reached 3,080 cubic meters per second, and some scenic spots and pedestrian paths along the river have been flooded, which triggered the Class IV response of the Yellow River flood prevention.

　　According to the order of the Yellow River Conservancy Commission, the Longyangxia and Liujiaxia reservoirs in the upper reaches of the Yellow River began to discharge at 1 pm yesterday at a flow rate of 2,500 cubic meters per second. Affected by this, the instantaneous peak flow of the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River reached 3080 cubic meters per second at 6: 24 pm yesterday.

　　Chen Liangdong, Deputy Director of Flood Control Office of Lanzhou Water Affairs BureauIn the short term, the water level of the Yellow River (Lanzhou section) may be maintained at 3,000 cubic meters per second. After consultation with the Municipal Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, it was decided that according to the flood prevention requirements of the Yellow River, we also launched the Class IV emergency response for flood prevention of the Yellow River in time.

　　Since the afternoon of 26th, the water level in Lanzhou section of the Yellow River has been rising, and some parks and trails along the banks of the Yellow River have been flooded. Yachts, sheepskin rafts and other sightseeing projects on the Yellow River are closed.

　　CCTV reporter An WenjianThis is the Yellow River Lanzhou Wharf. At present, the road to and from the wharf has been closed. Due to the rising water level of the Yellow River in recent days, all roads and signs leading to barges have been flooded by the Yellow River.

　　Relevant departments reminded that it has entered the main flood season of the Yellow River, with rapid water flow and sudden changes in water conditions. Stay away from the main river when walking or playing nearby to prevent accidents.