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East China to observe largest tidal bore in years

Xinhua, September 15, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Qiantang River in east China's Zhejiang Province will see its largest tidal bore in years due to record rainfall, local hydrological stations said on Tuesday.

The Qiantang River tidal bore is the highest and fastest in the world.

Every year, the soaring waves crash along the banks of the river near the city of Haining. Tourists traditionally flock to watch the natural occurrence on the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on Sept. 30 this year.

The tide is expected to reach 2 meters in height, while the range 3.6 meters, the Hangzhou Hydrological Monitoring Station forecast.

The local government advises that spectators stand clear of the riverbanks and watch the tides from a safe distance.

So far this year, 15 people have been rescued from the Qiantang River. Endi