of March 22, 2022, the water level along the river in Taipingxi Town, Yiling District, Yichang City, Hubei Province, in the Three Gorges Reservoir area dropped significantly, forming a clear dividing line. According to the real-time water level of the Yangtze River, the water level in the Three Gorges reservoir area was 165 meters on that day, down 10 meters from the highest water level of 175 meters. At this point, the Three Gorges Reservoir has fully entered the reservoir mode, and the final water level of the Three Gorges Reservoir area will drop to 145 meters, freeing up 30 meters of storage capacity to prevent floods and ensure the safety of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

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