China farmland facing drought crisis

China farmland facing drought crisis

This farmland in China's Anhui province was once lush and green.br br But in recent weeks it has falled victim to a severe drought creeping across a wide swath of the country.br br Officials say parts of central, eastern and northern China - the country's breakbasket - are becoming increasingly parched.br br Farmers are struggling to irrigate their fields - and their appears to be little relief in sight.br br Meteorologists expect at least 10 more days of dry weather.


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