Long-awaited water diversion project quenches thirst of northwest China province (3)

Aerial photo taken on Sept. 7, 2021 shows an apple orchard and a reservoir in Touzhaizi Township of Huining County, northwest China's Gansu Province. A major water diversion project in Gansu has been completed as the second phase of the project began supplying water Tuesday. The project is expected to alleviate water shortages for more than six million people in the province, local authorities said Tuesday. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)