Global warming alert? Chinese waterfall supplied by pipe sparks social media outrage amid drought
The famous Yuntai Waterfall in China is supplied with water from a pipe. A film published by a tourist has caused many comments. The park authorities, where the waterfall is located, admit that the drought forced them to take this measure.
6:06 PM EDT, June 5, 2024
A video published by one of the tourists has stormed social media. The film shows a large pipe supplying water to the famous waterfall in eastern China.
This has led to an avalanche of comments online. "Disrespect for nature and visitors," wrote some internet users.
Others believe such a solution is "better than the prospect of no water." Some even joke about the "helping hand" that the pipe provides.
The video has been viewed over 11 million times on the Douyin platform, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok.
The authorities of the Yuntai Geo Park, where the Yuntai Waterfall is located, have also spoken out.
Waterfall supplied by a pipe. Park authorities explain
A published letter stated that the waterfall is artificially supplied with water "during the dry season." The authorities' move was meant to "enhance the visit experience" and make the "journey worthwhile" for those who had traveled a long way.
The announcement, published online, stated, "In order to enrich your visiting experience and make your visit worthwhile, I made a small enhancement during the dry season, just to meet you in a better posture."
The Yuntai Waterfall stands at 1,030 feet high. The media emphasize that it is the highest waterfall in China.
