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Lingering Drought Threatens Reservoir in Henan
Hit by a lingering drought, the water in the second largest reservoir in Henan Province now contains less than half of last year's water it held, leaving wide dry dams as new playgrounds for locals.

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China Expects More Rain to Relieve Severe Drought
Rain will continue in parts of major wheat-growing areas in China on Friday and bring further relief to regions hit hard amid the most severe drought in half a century, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said.

Meteorologist: Drought Could Worsen N. China's Sandstorms
If the severe drought gripping northern China spreads and lingers, it could damage forests and thus make spring sandstorms worse, an official with China's State Forestry Administration said Wednesday.

Health Official Warns of Possible Epidemics in Drought-hit Areas
A senior disease control official warned here Tuesday of increased epidemic risks in China's drought-stricken areas.

China's Drought Slightly Eased by Rainfall
China's drought has been slightly eased by rainfall in four drought-hit provinces, an official of the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said.

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Vice Premier Hui Liangyu: Severe Drought Top Priority

Chinese Leaders Urges Anti-drought Efforts


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Regions Reel from Severe Drought
A severe drought continued to hit several regions in the country, leaving at least 3.7 million people short of water and endangering crop yields of at least seven major grain-producing provinces.

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