Yellow River breaks up in Inner Mongolia area

By Zhao Xiao (chinadaily.com.cn)

Updated: 2017-03-02

Photo taken on Feb 28 shows the breakup of the icy Yellow River in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua]

During mid-February, the average temperature was -7.4 C in the region, 2.3 C higher than the historical record of the same period, according to local meteorological departments.

Thanks to the warm weather, the sector of the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia melted earlier than usual but has been in a stable state.

To reduce the menace of up-coming ice jams, water conservancies should constantly monitor the ice state and forecast discharging capacities, according to the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Inner Mongolia.

It’s estimated that the Yellow River will thaw in mid-March in the region.