The Great Flood of 1999 and Further Flood Control Measures in the Taihu Basin
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Abstract
In 1999, the great flood occurred in Taihu Basin.The highest flood stage in Taihu Lake reached a new historical record, 5.08m.In this paper, the characteristic of rainfall and flood are analyzed.The flood control function and disaster mitigation benefit of the Taihu flood control project are illustrated.Also the further harnessing measures are discussed.
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