“岷江水”首次流进川南经济区 都江堰灌区范围扩大至8市41县

Core Points - The "Minjiang Water" from the Sancha Reservoir in Chengdu has successfully reached the Dongfeng Reservoir in Zizhong County, marking the first time this water has flowed into the southern Sichuan economic zone [1] - The coverage area of the Dujiangyan irrigation district has expanded from 7 cities and 40 counties to 8 cities and 41 counties, with an irrigated area of 11.647 million acres, impacting most of the Chengdu Plain economic zone and parts of the southern Sichuan economic zone [1] Summary by Sections - Water Supply and Infrastructure - The water from the Sancha Reservoir traveled over 70 kilometers through various channels to reach the Dongfeng Reservoir, which serves as the endpoint for this water transfer [1] - The water first flowed into the Huangbanqiao Reservoir and then the Shengli Reservoir before reaching the Dongfeng Reservoir [1] - Agricultural Impact - Zizhong County, known for its agriculture, has faced challenges due to uneven distribution of water resources, which has limited the development of its specialty industries [1] - The introduction of "Minjiang Water" is expected to alleviate water shortages during the winter and spring seasons, ensuring sufficient irrigation for the agricultural sector [1] - Operational Efforts - The operational team at the Huangbanqiao Reservoir worked overnight to monitor and manage the water flow, reflecting the importance of this water supply for local agriculture [1]