Sediment buildup from the natural flow of the river will slowly cause the water level in the reservoir to rise - potentially flooding low-lying parts of Chongqing.

泥沙的堆积是由河水自然流动形成的，这缓慢地推动水库水位的上升，这造成了重庆部分低洼地区可能被洪水淹没的潜在危险。

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Mississippi River flooding wasn't as pronounced as its water level varies greatly but is typically highest in the spring, so minor flooding is not uncommon.

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The Environment Agency said the river would be at its highest level since the mass flooding of 2007, when much of the county was under water.

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