Water Magic: How Hongsibu Became an Oasis in China
Did you know that water can turn a dry, sandy place into a green and lively oasis? 🌳💧
In northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, there’s a place called Hongsibu. Before 1998, it was a dusty wasteland. Sandstorms would sweep through, and nothing much could grow there. It was tough for people living there.
But then something amazing happened! The Yanghuang Irrigation Project was started. Engineers built a special system that could lift water from the Yellow River up 300 meters high! That’s like stacking almost 100 school buses on top of each other! 🚌🚌🚌
They used a four-level pumping system to make this possible. With this water, they could irrigate the land, which means they could water the fields and help plants grow.
Slowly but surely, Hongsibu began to change. The dry soil became moist, plants started to sprout, and fields turned green. 🌿
Because of this project, many people moved to Hongsibu. Over 230,000 people found new homes and better lives here. They could grow crops, raise animals, and live without the constant fear of sandstorms.
Isn’t it amazing how water can change everything? Next time you drink a glass of water, think about how precious it is and how it can bring life to places that were once barren. 💦
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
