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SW China city hit by severe drought

Updated: 2011-08-26 13:14

(chinadaily.com.cn)

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SW China city hit by severe drought

Students at Zhongtun Primary School line up for water, in Malong county, Qujing city, Yunnan province, on Aug 25, 2011. The city is experiencing a rare drought, and about 3 million people are affected, with an estimated economic loss of 2.2 billion yuan ($327 million). The city government said it will spare no effort in fighting the drought and providing a guaranteed drinking water supply in every part of the region. [Photo/Xinhua]

 
 

SW China city hit by severe drought

Residents queue up for drinking water in Zhanyi, Qujing city, Yunnan province, on Aug 25, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

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