Drought spreads causing serious damage in China

Unusually high temperatures accompanied by low rainfall in November of this year in northern China are affecting agricultural production and the lives of people in the region.

Historical drought battle in Yunnan province - China. (Internet photo)

Data from the China National Flood Control and Drought Control Agency (SFDH) showed that the temperature in November was 1-4 degrees Celsius higher than in the same period last year, while the rainfall dropped sharply. .

This unusual weather caused 3.8 million hectares of winter wheat crops to be affected, more than 1.7 million people and 1.5 million cattle lacked drinking water. The cultivated area of ​​wheat is affected by the drought of nearly 20% of the total cultivated area of ​​winter wheat in China.

The drought in northern China tends to spread rapidly and has serious consequences for areas where there is not enough water for domestic use and production.

The Chinese government said it would focus on ensuring the supply of daily-life water for the people as well as for agricultural production for areas threatened by drought.

Earlier, on December 3, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's food production in 2010 reached 546.4 million tons, up 2.9% from last year and the seventh consecutive year of agriculture. get the season.

Food production in the South and Southwest region reached 40.4 million tons due to severe drought, especially in the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. However, the region of Northeast China and Inner Mongolia was harvested with food production of 117.9 million tons, an increase of 13.4% compared to last year.