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China: Drought: 2011/07 Country Information on DRR

Period 2011/07
Country or District China
Event Type Drought
Outline A long-lasting drought has plagued southwest China's Guizhou and Sichuan Provinces.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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Xinhua 2011/09/01
A lingering drought has left 672,000 people and 317,000 heads of livestock short of drinking water in southwest China\'s Chongqing Municipality.

Xinhua 2011/08/30
A persistent drought in Guizhou Province has created a water shortage for 5.5 million people and 2.8 million livestock. A long-lasting drought has also plagued Sichuan Province, leaving 1.68 million people and 1.25 million livestock short of drinking water.