How have the river discharges and sediment loads changed in the Changjiang River basin downstream of the Three Gorges Dam?

• No significant directional changes of annual streamflow downward TGD over century. • River discharge hydrographs change by reduced peak and slightly increased low discharges. • The TGD accelerates the sediment load reduction trend dating back to 1980s. • Altered river–lake interplay leads to seaso... View More