According to the Bamboo Annals, Yu ruled the Xia Dynasty for forty-five years and, according to Yue Jueshu (越絕書), he died from an illness.
Menurut Sejarah Bambu, Yu memerintah Dinasti Xia selama lima puluh lima tahun dan, menurut Yue Jueshu (越絕書), ia meninggal karena sakit.