June 13, 2024 3:25 PM

From northwest to east China, parched regions face drought

Weeks of scarce rainfall in parts of China, coupled with sweltering heat, has brought drought to several provinces, prompting alerts and actions from authorities to minimise the impact on agriculture, and water and energy supplies. Temperatures this week are forecast to scale record highs in parts of China as countries across Asia brace themselves for another summer of extreme weather. China's agriculture ministry said on Thursday that searing temperatures have adversely impacted summer planti...