The 1991 Flood and Flood Control Measures in Taihu Basin

In 1991,the heaviest flood occured in Taihu basin since 1954. The rainfall intensity in the norther n part and water level in Taihu Lake were both higher than those in 1954, brought about severe damages to the Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou regions. The characteristics of rainfall and flood are illustrated. The reasons of disaster are analyzed and the measures of flood and water logging control are also discussed.