China issues first national drought alert

Updated August 19 2022 - 7:48pm, first published 7:44pm
Rainfall in Chongqing this year is down 60 per cent compared with the seasonal norm (AP PHOTO)
Rainfall in Chongqing this year is down 60 per cent compared with the seasonal norm (AP PHOTO)

China has issued its first national drought alert of the year as authorities battle forest fires and mobilise specialist teams to protect crops from scorching temperatures across the Yangtze river basin.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Launceston news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.