Chinese army warns dam battered by storms could collapse

[Nevilledog]

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The Chinese army warned that a stricken dam in the centre of the country "could collapse at any time" after being severely damaged in torrential storms that killed at least three people and brought the region to a standstill.

Weather authorities have issued the highest warning level for central Henan province as downpours caused widespread disruption and the evacuation of residents of flooded streets.

On Tuesday evening the regional unit of the People's Liberation Army warned that the relentless downpour had caused a 20-meter breach in the Yihetan dam in Luoyang -- a city of around seven million people -- with the risk that it "may collapse at any time."

The PLA's Central Theater Command said it had sent soldiers to carry out an emergency response including blasting and flood diversion.

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[malaise]

1. At least they are paying attention and warning people in advance

What went on in Germany was gross negligence

[The Magistrate]

2. I Wish Them Good Fortune, Ma'am

[Nevilledog]

3. They're gonna need it, my dear. This is nearby without a dam break.

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