In pics: Sanshenggong Water Control Project in China's Inner Mongolia

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Yellow River main stream near the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the Sanshenggong Water Control Project in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Sanshenggong Water Control Project is a large scale dam project mainly designed for irrigation purposes, with functions including flood control, power generation, water supply and transportation. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)