Returning below the 12 meter dry line, the water level of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, has rapidly declined
In recent days, the water level of Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, has rapidly declined. As of 8:00 am on September 10th, the water level at Duchang Station in Poyang Lake has dropped to 11.89 meters, and the water level at Xingzi Station, the iconic hydrological station in Poyang Lake, has dropped to 11.98 meters. The water level in Poyang Lake has returned to below the 12 meter dry line. The local hydrological department analyzed that on July 20th, the water level of Poyang Lake dropped below the 12 meter dry line, making 2023 the earliest year to enter the dry season on record since 1951; Starting from July 22nd, the water level of Poyang Lake slowly rebounded and rose to over 12 meters on July 24th; Afterwards, the water level of Poyang Lake continued to hover around 12 meters and 13 meters for 48 days, and fell below the 12 meter dry line again at 8:00 am on September 10th. It is expected that there will be 0 to 20% less rainfall in the province in September, and Poyang Lake will enter a continuous recession period in the later stage.