WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The river Hwang Ho was also known as the ‘Sorrow of China’ because it often used to change its course after floods. This caused major damage to crops and canals dug for the purpose of irrigation. It also affected human life on a larger scale and caused widespread distress.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is called the Yellow River because its waters carry silt, which give the river its yellow-brown color, and when the river overflows, it leaves a yellow residue behind. While the river helps create fertile land that is suited for farming, during certain times of the year the Huang He frequently overflows.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mighty Yellow River has earned the name “China’s sorrow” for its tendency to flood, with devastating consequences, over the centuries.