Xiaolangdi Reservoir on Yellow River in Henan discharges sand
Channel: 中国新闻社
Date: 2022-07-08

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(ECNS) -- The Xiaolangdi Reservoir on the Yellow River, China's second longest river, is discharging sand before flood season.

The Yellow River Conservancy Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources launched the annual water-sediment regulating operation on June 19 to discharge water from three reservoirs, namely Wanjiazhai, Sanmenxia and Xiaolangdi, on the middle reaches of the Yellow River, to clear up sediment in the river. 

Water mixed with sediment stirs on the site, presenting a spectacular scene of waterfall.

Xiaolangdi reservoir is the only comprehensive water hub in the lower reaches of the Yellow River to regulate and use water and sand at present. Its reservoir capacity will directly affect the Yellow River downstream flood control, ecology and water supply security.

Xiaolangdi Reservoir is the largest of its kind on the Yellow River, designed for flood and ice control, dredging, and ensuring water supply and power generation.