China’s engineering marvel is making waves—literally. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has pumped a staggering 76.5 billion cubic meters of water to parched northern regions, equivalent to filling over 30 million Olympic-sized pools! 💦 This lifeline now supports 185 million residents and ensures stable water access for 45 major cities, from Beijing to Shandong.
The project’s central route—nicknamed the ‘H2O Highway’—starts at Hubei’s Danjiangkou Reservoir, zigzagging through four provinces. 🌄 Meanwhile, the eastern route quenches Tianjin and neighboring areas. And guess what? Plans for a western route are bubbling up too! 🚀
Wang Annan, chair of the project’s corporation, shared updates at a recent forum: New expansions are underway, backed by a $151.66 billion investment in water infrastructure this year alone. 💸 Talk about liquid assets!
For a region battling droughts and growing urban demands, this isn’t just water—it’s hope in motion. 🌱
