China’s Stoppage of Water at Yunnan Dam Affecting Shipping on Mekong in Chiang Rai

26 February 2018
Chiang Rai Times
Rivers and lakes
Chiang Rai / discharging water / Mekong River

China has stopped discharging water from Yunnan Dam into the Mekong River, affecting boat services on the Mekong River in Chiang Rai Province. The Mekong River which runs through China’s Yunnan province has seen a significant drop in water levels in many areas after Yunnan Dam discontinued its water releases. Chiang Rai is one of many downstream cities that are affected.

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 Thammarat Thadaphrom

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