China Braces for Flood Season Amid Shifting Rainfall Trends
The Chinese mainland enters its annual flood season with uneven rainfall and rising river levels, though strong reservoir reserves offer a critical buffer for water management.
Water Management
China Manages Flood Season Amid Shifting Rainfall Trends
The Chinese mainland has entered its annual flood season, with authorities managing uneven rainfall patterns and elevated river levels across key basins.
China’s First ‘Happy Rivers’ National Standard Now in Effect
China’s first national standard for “happy rivers and lakes” evaluation is now in effect, creating measurable benchmarks for water body health and public benefit.
China Completes World’s Largest Water Network Amid Regional Imbalance
China has completed the world’s largest water network, addressing regional imbalances and supporting economic growth, officials announced on World Water Day 2026.
China’s Groundwater Revival: Tech & Policy Drive Ecological Turnaround
China’s new groundwater monitoring system reverses depletion trends, with northern regions seeing 3.76m average recovery since 2020 through tech-driven conservation policies.
Discovering Yuzui: Dujiangyan’s 2,000-Year-Old Water-Dividing Wonder
Explore Yuzui, the ancient ‘fish mouth’ structure in Dujiangyan – a 2,000-year-old engineering marvel still vital to flood control and irrigation in 2026.
Wanjiazhai Reservoir Enters Freezing Period as Temperatures Plummet
Following a sharp drop in temperature, the Wanjiazhai Reservoir along the Yellow River has entered a stable freezing period, with 119 kilometers now frozen.
Nigeria Controls River Niger Water Levels to Prevent Imminent Flooding
Nigeria’s hydrological authorities have controlled River Niger’s water levels to prevent imminent flooding, ensuring safety ahead of potential flood risks.
Four More Chinese Irrigation Projects Listed as World Heritage Structures
Four more ancient Chinese irrigation sites have been recognized as World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS), highlighting China’s rich cultural heritage in water resource management.
China Achieves Significant Progress in Water Conservation Over Past Decade
China has achieved remarkable progress in water conservation and management over the past decade, significantly improving water efficiency and enhancing flood and drought prevention measures.
New Documentary Explores China’s Innovative Water Management
A new documentary explores China’s efforts in water management, highlighting strategies that ensure stability and prosperity through safeguarding vital water resources.
China Launches New Flood and Drought Control Headquarters for Liaohe River Basin
China inaugurates a new flood control and drought relief headquarters for the Liaohe River basin, enhancing safety and water management in a key agricultural and industrial region.