东庄水利枢纽工程启动下闸蓄水

Core Points - The Dongzhuang Water Conservancy Hub Project has commenced water storage, located in the lower reaches of the Jing River in Shaanxi Province, with a maximum dam height of 230 meters and a total storage capacity of 3.276 billion cubic meters [1] - The project aims to address the long-standing "water-sand disconnection" issue of the Weihe River, with an expected reduction of 3 billion tons of sediment entering the Weihe and 2.5 billion tons into the Yellow River over 50 years [1] - Upon completion by the end of 2026, the project will enhance flood control standards for the downstream areas, safeguarding nearly 1.5 million people and 800,000 acres of farmland in Xi'an, Xianyang, and Weinan [1] - The project will also improve irrigation conditions in the arid regions of northern Wei, creating a reservoir area of approximately 73,000 acres and significantly enhancing the ecological environment of the Jing-Weihe river basin [1]