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Drought warning: Worst in 50 years

2010-02-04 13:42 BJT

Meteorologists are warning that China's Yunnan province will experience its worst drought in 50 years in the coming week.

The provincial meteorological center on Wednesday issued the highest alert for severe drought, saying over 60 percent of crops in the province are likely to be affected. The southwestern Yunnan province has had little rainfall and relatively high temperatures since July last year.

Meteorologists are warning that China's Yunnan province will experience its worst drought in 50 years in the coming week.
Meteorologists are warning that China's Yunnan province will experience 
its worst drought in 50 years in the coming week.

Editor: Liu Anqi | Source: CCTV.com