Core Points - The Three Gorges Reservoir has achieved its 2025 goal of reaching a water level of 175 meters, with an effective storage capacity of 22.15 billion cubic meters, marking the 14th time since 2010 that this target has been met [1][2] - Reaching the 175-meter level is crucial for ensuring sufficient water resources during the dry season, as over 60% of the annual inflow occurs during the flood season [6][4] - The reservoir's management has effectively utilized a digital twin system for precise water level control, balancing water storage and flood safety [14][12] Group 1 - The 175-meter water level is the maximum operational height for the Three Gorges Reservoir, essential for flood control and water resource management in the Yangtze River basin [2][4] - The reservoir's ability to reach this level significantly alleviates flood pressure on downstream areas, ensuring a stable water supply for both ecological and human needs [4][8] - From November last year to April this year, the reservoir released a total of 11.67 billion cubic meters of water to downstream areas, equivalent to a year's water supply for over 15 million people [6][8] Group 2 - The management of the reservoir involved coordinated operations among 58 control reservoirs in the Yangtze River basin, emphasizing the complexity of water storage and release strategies [10][16] - The water management team has been monitoring real-time data to optimize water flow, especially during periods of reduced inflow from upstream [8][14] - The effective storage capacity of the control reservoirs has surpassed 100 billion cubic meters, setting a new historical record and providing robust water source assurance for the upcoming dry season [16][17]

Core Points - The Three Gorges Reservoir reached its normal water level of 175 meters on October 24, marking the 14th time since 2010 that it has achieved this target, ensuring the completion of annual water storage tasks for the reservoir group in the upper Yangtze River [1] - The Ministry of Water Resources has implemented measures to address both drought and flood prevention, coordinating the needs for flood control, water supply, power generation, shipping, ecology, and irrigation, resulting in a historical high water storage volume of 108.1 billion cubic meters in the reservoir group [1] - Future actions will include continuous monitoring of rainfall and water conditions in the Yangtze River basin, along with dynamic assessments and forecasts to optimize reservoir operations during dry periods [1]