In the foreground is the old town of Madoi County - overlooked by the new town. The old town was abandoned in 1979 due to the risk of flooding from the Yellow River. Now the new town may have to be moved because of a lack of water in the area. Global warming at the source of the river is already leading to it drying up.
13 June 2005
Madoi County China

In the foreground is the old town of Madoi County - overlooked by the new town. The old town was abandoned in 1979 due to the risk of flooding from the Yellow River. Now the new town may have to be moved because of a lack of water in the area. Global warming at the source of the river is already leading to it drying up.

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