Core Points - China Three Gorges Corporation announced that the Three Gorges Reservoir has reached its normal water level of 175 meters, completing the water storage task for 2025 [1] - This marks the 14th time since 2010 that the reservoir has achieved this goal, laying a solid foundation for comprehensive benefits in water supply, irrigation, power generation, navigation, and ecology for the upcoming winter and spring [1] - The reservoir successfully managed water storage and flood control during the storage period, responding to multiple rounds of small to medium floods, including the annual maximum inflow peak flow of 42,500 cubic meters per second [1] Water Management and Coordination - During the 45-day water storage process, the company closely monitored the water situation in the Yangtze River Basin and the upstream reservoir storage plans [1] - Continuous hydrological and meteorological consultations were conducted, enhancing communication and coordination with the Ministry of Water Resources, Yangtze River Commission, power grid companies, shipping departments, and local governments [1] - The company successfully completed the water storage task while ensuring flood defense and post-flood water storage, achieving dual victories [1] Operational Stability - The operation of the Three Gorges Project remained stable during the water storage period, with all monitoring indicators for the dam, power station, navigation buildings, and related facilities being normal [1] - Conditions regarding sediment, geology, and water quality in the reservoir area were reported to be good [1]

Core Points - The Three Gorges Reservoir has achieved its 2025 target of reaching a water level of 175 meters, with an effective storage capacity of 22.15 billion cubic meters [1][3]. Group 1 - The Three Gorges Reservoir has successfully reached the 175-meter water level for the 14th time since its initial filling in 2010 [3]. - This achievement lays a solid foundation for the reservoir to effectively provide water supply, ecological benefits, power generation, and navigation during the upcoming winter and spring seasons [3].

Core Points - The Three Gorges Reservoir has reached its normal water level of 175 meters, with the total water storage in the Yangtze River basin reaching a historical high of 108.1 billion cubic meters [1][4][6] - This achievement marks the successful completion of the annual water storage task for the Yangtze River upstream reservoir group, ensuring comprehensive benefits for water supply, irrigation, power generation, navigation, and ecology for the upcoming winter and spring [1][4][6] Group 1 - The Three Gorges Reservoir began its water storage process on September 10, 2023, with the starting water level being 7.2 meters higher than the average of the past five years [2] - The Yangtze River basin experienced a complex situation of "drought followed by flooding," with significantly reduced water inflow during the main flood season, prompting the Three Gorges Reservoir to implement three irrigation support water releases [2][4] - The coordinated operation of 58 control reservoirs in the Yangtze River basin has resulted in a total water storage of 108.1 billion cubic meters, surpassing the previous record of 106.9 billion cubic meters in 2023 [4][6] Group 2 - The high water storage level will provide sufficient water supply for urban living, agricultural irrigation, industrial production, and ecological replenishment from late November to April of the following year [6] - The water level in the reservoir is expected to maintain around 155 meters until May 2024, ensuring stable navigation conditions for the section from Yichang to Chongqing [6] - The mature scheduling of the reservoir group will enhance the comprehensive benefits in flood control, power generation, navigation, and water resource utilization, supporting the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt [6]