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Drought may force villagers to leave homes
2010-03-27 08:48
An ox-cart rode along a bumpy road in the suburbs of Kunming, carrying a woman and her son to a water reservoir several kilometers away.Armed forces help with drought relief Artificial raint Challenge inflation management
Drought may cause drug maker to replace ingredient
2010-03-26 22:01
The severe drought ravaging southwest China, home to an ingredient in the anti-flu drug Tamiflu, may prompt Roche, Tamiflu's biggest producer, to use substitute ingredients.
China drought to challenge inflation management
2010-03-26 13:57
The current drought in southwest China that has threatened grain production in the region would not have a major impact on national food prices, experts said, but added that the risk of inflation may rise if the drought spreads further.
Drought puts stop to sailing
2010-03-23 09:48
South China's severe drought has lowered the water level of the Wujiang by about one meter. That has led to most sailings being canceled for fear of hitting rocks, bringing a great loss to ship companies.
Flowers fail to bloom as drought worsens
2010-03-24 09:50
Not all is well in Chenggong, a county 20 minutes drive from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province and the center of Asia's biggest flower trading market.
Sugar shares sweeten on drought
2010-03-24 09:32
As the brutal drought tightens its grip on southwestern China, shares of some food and medicine companies have begun to rise due to plummeting output and an expected price increase for rice, sugarcane and herbal medicine in these regions.
Severe drought worsens in SW China
Flowers fail to bloom as drought worsens
Drought causes severe forest losses in China
2010-03-26 09:49
The lingering drought in Southwest China has caused heavy forest losses, said the State Forestry Administration (SFA) Thursday.
Drought challenges grain harvest: Premier
2010-03-25 23:44
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has warned that meeting this year's grain output goal of 500 billion kilograms would be "a test for sure" as severe drought in the southwest is likely to continue.
Livelihoods suffer without water
2010-03-26 07:30
The severe drought in southwest China has greatly influenced the local liquor business. Photos
China drills more wells amid drought
Yunnan's flower industry wilting
Drought challenges grain harvest: Wen
Yunnan's flower industry wilting
2010-03-26 07:04
The severe drought in Southwest China has seriously affected Yunnan's flower industry - one of the chief industries in the province.
Drought paralyzes power supply
2010-03-24 07:37
The severe drought in Southwest China has caused a drop in Yunnan province's electricity supply, as about 70 percent of the power in the province is from hydropower stations. Focus on SW China drought
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Drought causing food prices to increase
2010-03-23 07:49
Southwest China's drought has caused the prices of goods to soar, affecting much of the food chain, including flowers, tea, herbs, fruit and grain. Relief efforts: Trains bring water to Yunnan, Water a precious gift, Celebrities donate

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