On September 2nd, the water levels of the main stream of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River began to recede entirely, and the section from Ezhou to Xiaochikou resumed navigation. That section had been closed for thirty-seven days.
The news mentioned that the water levels of the Nenjiang River and the Songhua River had also fully receded.
Jingzhou is located at the junction of the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Although the water level in Jingjiang had receded somewhat, it hadn't dropped quickly enough. The Shishou to Hanwu section hadn't met the standards for the resumption of navigation. Since the dike had been submerged in floodwaters for too long, the National Flood Control Headquarters demanded vigilance and ensured the safety of the dike during the recession period.
