Beijing's groundwater levels soar due to a massive water diversion project from the Yangtze River.

Beijing's groundwater levels have risen significantly over the past decade thanks to a massive water diversion project from the Yangtze River basin. Initiated in 2014, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transported over 10.6 billion cubic meters of water to Beijing, leading to a 7 billion cubic meter increase in groundwater reserves since 2015. The city's reliance on groundwater has dropped to less than 30% of its water usage, alleviating water scarcity and transforming barren riverbeds into tourist attractions.

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