3 years of severe drought in Yunnan affecting 6.31 million people
More than 6.31 million people in 91 counties of Yunnan province in SW China have been affected by a persistent drought, with at least 3.1 million people and 1.55 million livestock short of drinking water, according to provincial civil affairs authorities.
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- Yunnan Province, China. More than 6.31 million people in 91 counties of Yunnan province in SW China have been affected by a persistent drought, which has lasted for three years, leaving at least 3.15 million people and 1.55 million livestock short of drinking water, according to provincial civil affairs authorities, a report said.
Original caption: Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2012 shows cracked land in a pond at Fanglang Village in Malong County of southwest China’s Yunnan Province. A brutal drought has wracked the province since late last year, leaving at least 3.15 million people without sufficient supplies of drinking water as of Monday, according to government statistics. (Xinhua/Lin Yiguang). Image may be subject to copyright. More Photos …
Original caption: Pupils queue up to get water at a primary school in Luogong Village, Luliang County of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Feb. 21, 2012. Every pupil at the school can get 1.5 liter distributed water, which is carried from five kilometers away everyday. A severe drought has lingered in Yunnan for three consecutive years, disrupting the lives of 6.3 million people in the province this year. (Xinhua/Lin Yiguang). Image may be subject to copyright. More Photos …
Other Global Drought Events
- Thailand. The deepening drought in Thailand has spread to 15 of the country’s 77 provinces, officials said.
- Ten of the drought stricken provinces are in the north: Chiang Rai, Kampaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, Nan, Phayao, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai and Uttaradit.
- The other 5 province are Chanthaburi and Chachoengsao (east), Loei ( northeast), Phetchaburi and Suphan Buri (central Thailand).
- Some 6,768 villages in 109 districts within the 15 provinces are in drought.
- Some 63 districts in 11 provinces were declared drought disaster zones on February 9, 2012.
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Global Drought 2012
- Worsening Texas Drought May Stay Many Years Posted on September 30, 2011
- Drought Declared in SE England Posted on February 21, 2012
- HUNGER: States of Emergency Declared Across the Sahel Posted on February 20, 2012
- Ten Colorado Counties Declared Disaster Areas Posted on February 19, 2012
- Texas Drought Causes Urban Forest Die-off Posted on February 16, 2012
- Thailand Drought Deepens Posted on February 9, 2012
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