China South to North Water Diversion Group

China South to North Water Diversion Group

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2025 - China South to North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd Building in Beijing, China on December 3, 2025.

China South to North Water Diversion Group

China South to North Water Diversion Group

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2025 - China South to North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd Building in Beijing, China on December 3, 2025.

China South to North Water Diversion Group

China South to North Water Diversion Group

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2025 - China South to North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd Building in Beijing, China on December 3, 2025.

China South to North Water Diversion Group

China South to North Water Diversion Group

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2025 - China South to North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd Building in Beijing, China on December 3, 2025.

China South to North Water Diversion Group

China South to North Water Diversion Group

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2025 - China South to North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd Building in Beijing, China on December 3, 2025.

China South to North Water Diversion Group

China South to North Water Diversion Group

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2025 - China South to North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd Building in Beijing, China on December 3, 2025.

US: Disruptive Passenger Removed From Flight Carrying 4 Congressmen in Kansas City

An American Airlines flight 1218 carrying four U.S. congressmen, Greg Stanton, Eli Crane, Andy Biggs, and Paul Gosar, from Phoenix to Washington D.C. was diverted for an emergency landing in Kansas City International Airport after a passenger went on a political rant on Tuesday, November 11.

Philippines: Tropical Storm Matmo Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Luzon

Typhoon Matmo, locally named Paolo, weakened into a tropical storm while crossing Luzon in the Philippines on Friday, October 3, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding and evacuations in parts of northern region.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Control Project

JIYUAN, CHINA - JUNE 28, 2025 - Tourists visited the 30th water and sediment diversion project of the Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China on June 28, 2025.

60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a diversion sluice of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated 3

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people, diverted to the Denver airport due to an engine issue, according to reports. There were no reports of serious injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated 2

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people. There were no reports of serious injuries.

US: American Airlines Flight Catches Fire at Denver Airport, Passengers Evacuated

American Airlines flight 1006 caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 13, forcing passengers to evacuate. The Boeing 737-800 was traveling from Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport carrying 178 people. There were no reports of serious injuries.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

South-to-North Water Diversion Project Construction

Workers work at the Longtanxi water intake site of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in the Three Gorges Reservoir area of Yichang, central China's Hubei province, Nov 27, 2024.

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

This photo taken on November 10, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project in Beijing, capital of China. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

This photo taken on November 10, 2024 shows a memorial square for the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project in Beijing, capital of China. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

This photo taken on November 10, 2024 shows a regulating pond of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project in Beijing, capital of China. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 9, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone file photo shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. (Beijing Branch of China South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Diversion Project - China

Water Diversion Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2024 shows a canal of the South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project on the border between Beijing and north China's Hebei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The first phase of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project started supplying water in December 2014. Aimed at increasing water safety and improving the water ecology and environment along the route, the middle route project has been carrying water through canals and pipes from the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Since operation, the project has transferred over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to the capital city and benefited more than 16 million people. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain: Flooding Hits Barcelona Airport As Torrential Rains Disrupt Flights

Flash flooding hit parts of the Barcelona area on Monday morning, November 4, as heavy rain swept through the region.. Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a red alert for parts of northeastern Catalonia, warning of torrential rain. The inclement weather led to severe flooding across Catalonia, with Barcelona’s airport partially submerged and about 50 flights cancelled. The video shows staff cleaning the wet floors at El Prat airport, following the heavy rainfall that caused flooding.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Nanyang

South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Nanyang

NANYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - View of the Tanzhai Village section of the first phase of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Nanyang city, Henan province, China, Aug 7, 2024. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. By June 2024, the first phase of the East-Central Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion project has transferred more than 72.9 billion cubic meters of water, becoming an important water source for 44 large and medium-sized cities along the route, directly benefiting 176 million people.

South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Nanyang

South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Nanyang

NANYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - View of the Tanzhai Village section of the first phase of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Nanyang city, Henan province, China, Aug 7, 2024. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. By June 2024, the first phase of the East-Central Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion project has transferred more than 72.9 billion cubic meters of water, becoming an important water source for 44 large and medium-sized cities along the route, directly benefiting 176 million people.