Most of China's rice fields suitable for...

BEIJING, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have disclosed that over 94 percent of the country's rice fields are suitable for water saving irrigation (WSI). The researchers from Institute of Ge

Three Gorges reservoir diverts water to ...

WUHAN, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Three Gorges reservoir diverted over 10 billion cubic meters of water to the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, authorities said Thursday. According to China Three Go

China develops water cycle detection sys...

HEFEI, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have developed a comprehensive and reliable water cycle detection system, which facilitates the observation and forecast of extreme weather. A research

Xinjiang's water diversion irrigates for...

URUMQI, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have diverted water from major water sources to irrigate the forests along a river that is drying up. On

Experimental water purifying plant opens...

SYDNEY, April 8 (Xinhua) -- An experimental facility launched in the Australian State of Queensland on Monday will test a new way to purify bore water, industrial wastewater and sea water for drinkin

Across China: Small train supplies water...

A train loaded with water is ready for a trip. (Xinhua) For residents in Huojugou village in China's Changbai Mountains, a train whistle is a euphonious sound that will bring gurgling water to their

Across China: Small train supplies water...

CHANGCHUN, April 7 (Xinhua) -- For residents in Huojugou village in China's Changbai Mountains, a train whistle is a euphonious sound that will bring gurgling water to their kitchen and bathhouse. Fo

Over 200 families evacuated after rising...

BAGHDAD, April 6 (Xinhua) -- More than 200 families in two villages were evacuated on Saturday after the serious flooding caused by the rising water level of the Diyala River in eastern Iraq, an offi

Windmill-themed tourism festival kicks o...

Those looking for a refreshing getaway in spring should consider Zhouzhuang Water Town, one of the best-known water townships located in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu province. Zhouzhuang is welcoming

China to restore groundwater ecosystem f...

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China will strive to generally restore the functions of its groundwater ecosystem with enhanced water quality by 2035 in an effort to curb water pollution. The target wil