The Ministry of Water Resources pushed on the construction of digital twin water conservancy as one of the six implementation pathways to promote high-quality development of water conservancy. In 2021 and 2022,the top-level design was completed in two years,accompanied by continuous technological breakthroughs. In 2022 and 2023,the Ministry of Water Resources took the lead in comprehensively advancing the pilot construction of digital twin basin construction. In July 2023,the pilot construction for digital twin water network construction was launched. Currently,the framework system of digital twin water conservancy,consisting of digital twin basin,digital twin water networks,and digital twin hydraulic engineering,has been basically established. Digital twin hydraulic engineering has achieved successful practices in addressing watershed flood control,water resource management and allocation, engineering safety,and other business work,achieving multiple breakthroughs and gaining experience and inspiration. Digital twin water conservancy has obtained rare development opportunities,but also faces severe challenges. It is essential to adhere to the principle of “demand driven,application oriented”,focus on achieving the “Four Pre” goals,consolidate the two foundations,break through the two key points,implement the two supports,strengthen the management of the entire life cycle and promote the healthy development of digital twin water conservancy.