1. It follows last summer's severe drought that forced tens of thousands of farmers to eke out a living away from home.
2. China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said on Wednesday that more than 40 million hectares are facing a severe drought.
3. A severe drought in neighboring Hebei province had affected 3 million hectares of cropland and left residents in some areas short of drinking water.
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4. BEIJING - The Chinese government initiated a level IV emergency response plan on Wednesday in response to a severe drought in Central China's Hubei province.
5. A disastrous drought after severe floods also caught out many reservoirs which generate power from hydro schemes.
6. They said that the region's recent severe drought made the ground drier than usual, allowing the heavy rains to sweep away sand and rocks.
7. The blazes fed on tinder dry plant life after record heat and a severe drought and were sped along by 60 mph winds.
8. BEIJING - China called off its grade II drought emergency response on Tuesday as the severe drought in its southwestern regions eased after recent rain.
9. While working to resolve the power famine and severe drought resulting from high temperatures, central government is calling for more efforts to fight against floods in other provinces.
10. The floods also come on the heels of a severe drought, fueling renewed food worries about a country that has problems in feeding its people.