Core Points - Gansu Province has experienced severe drought conditions since April, with an average precipitation of 17.3 mm, which is 65.2% less than the historical average, marking the lowest level since records began in 1961 [1] - Nine cities and 39 counties in Gansu, including Lanzhou, Baiyin, and Dingxi, are currently facing drought [1] - Three major water diversion projects have collectively transferred 245 million cubic meters of water to alleviate the drought situation [1]