Year-2024

This study of the Lower Yellow River Floodplain reveals that hydrological changes since the 1990s have weakened the flood-prone nature of the area, leading to reduced surface water and inundation of cropland, while agricultural intensity has increased more rapidly within the floodplain compared to surrounding areas. The findings highlight the impact of river stabilization from upstream regulation on human-nature interactions, emphasizing the need for integrated river governance in floodplain management.