"The Jiangsu-Anhui flood of 1911 was a calamitous event that inundated a series of provinces in central and eastern China. This came as a result of the overflowing of a number of significant waterways, most notably the Yangzi and the Huai rivers. Subsequently, the flooding was concentrated in the basin of the Huai river and along the Yangtze. Millions of acres of crops were destroyed, inducing widespread famine.
The provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu were most severely affected by these floods due to their geographical proximity to the flooding rivers. The Yangzi River passes through both provinces, and the Huai bisects Anhui, while its continuation, the Hongze lake, is situated in Jiangsu. Moreover, the Grand Canal, which also overflowed, crosses Jiangsu. These provinces were devastated when these waterways flooded to the extent that they joined each other overland. Reports from Wuhu, Anhui, estimated 100,000 drowned and detailed water as deep as six feet in the town."
The provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu were most severely affected by these floods due to their geographical proximity to the flooding rivers. The Yangzi River passes through both provinces, and the Huai bisects Anhui, while its continuation, the Hongze lake, is situated in Jiangsu. Moreover, the Grand Canal, which also overflowed, crosses Jiangsu. These provinces were devastated when these waterways flooded to the extent that they joined each other overland. Reports from Wuhu, Anhui, estimated 100,000 drowned and detailed water as deep as six feet in the town."
Beau Edwards. Jiangsu-Anhui flood, 1911
Silver, enamel.
Size 46х42 mm.
Obverse
中外一家 - China and Foreign Countries Group
reverse
安徽急賑會 - Anhui Emergency Relief Association
紀念 - Commemorative