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du-huaju-corbisHeavy rains have brought water levels at China's Three Gorges Dam to within spitting distance of the massive structure's maximum capacity. Chinese officials have defended the controversial dam, saying that it would be able to withstand 10,000-year floods. However the country's summer rains are the worst they have been in 10 years, with widespread flooding causing the deaths of at least 823 people.1
cheng-min-apHeavy rains have brought water levels at China's Three Gorges Dam to within spitting distance of the massive structure's maximum capacity. Chinese officials have defended the controversial dam, saying that it would be able to withstand 10,000-year floods. However the country's summer rains are the worst they have been in 10 years, with widespread flooding causing the deaths of at least 823 people.2
Three Gorges DamHeavy rains have brought water levels at China's Three Gorges Dam to within spitting distance of the massive structure's maximum capacity. Chinese officials have defended the controversial dam, saying that it would be able to withstand 10,000-year floods. However the country's summer rains are the worst they have been in 10 years, with widespread flooding causing the deaths of at least 823 people.3
keystone-rex-featuresHeavy rains have brought water levels at China's Three Gorges Dam to within spitting distance of the massive structure's maximum capacity. Chinese officials have defended the controversial dam, saying that it would be able to withstand 10,000-year floods. However the country's summer rains are the worst they have been in 10 years, with widespread flooding causing the deaths of at least 823 people.4
flooding-three-gorgesHeavy rains have brought water levels at China's Three Gorges Dam to within spitting distance of the massive structure's maximum capacity. Chinese officials have defended the controversial dam, saying that it would be able to withstand 10,000-year floods. However the country's summer rains are the worst they have been in 10 years, with widespread flooding causing the deaths of at least 823 people.5
