Schools in the drought-hit Hechi, Baise and other regions in Guangxi have continuously received water and other relief items from all over China.
Soldiers on frontline of drought relief
The drought, the worst in 100 years in Yunnan and parts of Guizhou, would likely continue till May as no substantial rainfall was expected ahead of the rainy season, according to meteorological agencies.
Millions cry for water in SW China
The severe drought in China's southwest has worsened as affected areas received little rainfall in the past two weeks, said China's drought relief authorities Tuesday.
Rain fell in parts of drought-stricken Guizhou from Monday to Tuesday, offering some respite to the mountainous province in southwest China hit by the worst drought in 60 years.
In Anshun, Guizhou province, the Huangguoshu Waterfall - also known as Yellow Fruit Waterfall, the largest waterfall in China and in all of Asia - is facing the worst water scarcity in its history as the city is hit by a severe drought.
The area in Yunnan was hit by the severest drought in 60 years, and the situation is getting worse, threatening the survival of people, livestock and crops.