Rains Revive Poyang Lake, Offering Hope After Record Dry Season
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2023-10-08 18:30
Rains Revive Poyang Lake, Offering Hope After Record Dry Season
After experiencing its driest season on record last year, Poyang Lake in China's eastern Jiangxi province — the country's largest freshwater lake — is seeing a notable increase in size due to added inflow from the Yangtze River. This expansion is expected to provide a welcoming environment for migratory birds, with ample resources for the season ahead. On Saturday, the Jiangxi Meteorological Bureau reported that as of Oct. 5, Poyang Lake and its surrounding waters have expanded to cover 2,098 square kilometers.

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