Measures began paying off as the local water resource bureau said on Tuesday that the water level of the tributary had dropped below the warning level for flood. Also, the reservoir downstream has reserved room equal to five times the total volume of the barrier lake in case it bursts.

However, the majority of local residents are facing drinking water shortages due to the reservoir's excessive discharge and muddy water blended into the water source.

In response, the local government has sent dozens of water supply vehicles to aid schools, hospitals and nursing homes and handed out relief materials.

Pan, the engineer, suggested that the next steps needed are to analyze the developing trend and risky areas of the landslide at all times, to further clear up the block and to monitor the water level and report in a timely manner.