China’s ambitious South-to-North Water Diversion Project has reached a significant milestone, transferring over 70 billion cubic meters of water to drought-prone northern regions via its eastern and middle routes.
According to China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd., the mega infrastructure project has directly benefited more than 176 million people along these routes, enhancing the economic and social development of over 40 large and medium-sized cities.
Metropolitan areas such as Beijing and Tianjin now rely heavily on the project as a major water source, underscoring its critical role in sustaining urban growth and meeting the water demands of northern China.
The middle route, the most prominent of the project’s three pathways, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China’s Hubei Province. It traverses through Henan and Hebei provinces before reaching the bustling cities of Beijing and Tianjin.
Over the past years, the middle route has also contributed to ecological revitalization, replenishing 10 billion cubic meters of water for environmental purposes and breathing new life into numerous rivers and lakes.
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project, hailed as one of the world’s most extensive engineering feats, continues to play a pivotal role in balancing China’s water resources, promoting sustainable development, and improving the livelihoods of millions in the northern regions.
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China's mega water diversion project benefits over 176m people
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