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Yangtze River areas complete 25% of autumn grain harvest amid 'limited impact' from record drought
By GT staff reporters
Published: Sep 21, 2022 11:48 PM
Drones deployed for artificial rain, water diverted to irrigate farmland … Provinces along the reaches of the Yangtze River have ramped up a slew of drought-relief measures to ensure livelihoods and production. Although the longest and widest drought since nationwide observations began in 1961 may have a limited impact on grain harvest this autumn, it could affect the upcoming autumn sowing, experts warned.
Meteorologists said multiple factors such as a lack of precipitation and sweeping heat waves have contributed to the record-breaking drought, and they warned that the situation may continue in the next 10 days, urging continuous efforts in drought relief to guarantee the normal supply of household water, industrial production and environmental protection.
The National Meteorological Center had issued a yellow alert for drought for 34 consecutive days as of Tuesday, covering many provinces including Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and Anhui.
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By GT staff reporters
Published: Sep 21, 2022 11:48 PM
Drones deployed for artificial rain, water diverted to irrigate farmland … Provinces along the reaches of the Yangtze River have ramped up a slew of drought-relief measures to ensure livelihoods and production. Although the longest and widest drought since nationwide observations began in 1961 may have a limited impact on grain harvest this autumn, it could affect the upcoming autumn sowing, experts warned.
Meteorologists said multiple factors such as a lack of precipitation and sweeping heat waves have contributed to the record-breaking drought, and they warned that the situation may continue in the next 10 days, urging continuous efforts in drought relief to guarantee the normal supply of household water, industrial production and environmental protection.
The National Meteorological Center had issued a yellow alert for drought for 34 consecutive days as of Tuesday, covering many provinces including Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi and Anhui.
more....
zhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202209/1275808.shtml