"China Faces Climate Crisis: Flood Warnings and Urgent Action Amid Deadly Rains"

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The Three Gorges Dam in China is under severe pressure from extreme flooding, raising fears of a potential catastrophic failure. The dam's high water levels have led to the opening of more spillways, exacerbating downstream flooding. The situation is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather in China, with the north experiencing drought and the south facing relentless rains. If the dam breaks, it could result in a large-scale humanitarian crisis.
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