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Scenes from China’s worst drought on record | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Scientists say China’s heatwave is the most severe ever recorded in the world, with record-breaking heat drying up rivers and affecting daily life, farming and industry. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
China turns to artificial rainfall to combat drought amid record heatwave
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube China has launched a three-month campaign to produce artificial rainfall in drought-affected areas, amid the country’s longest-ever heatwave. China earlier issued the first national drought alert of the year and encouraged workers and buildings to ration energy supplies, including the use of lifts and air conditioning. Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/scmp…
China issues first national drought alert as heatwave persists
An estimated 66 rivers across 34 counties in southwestern region of Chongqing have dried up, China state media reports. Parts of China are in the grips of a record-breaking heatwave that’s lasted more than two months, the longest since record began. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Chongqing, China. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check…
What's the impact of the drought in the Rhine River? | Inside Story
Many countries are in the grips of intense summer heatwaves that are causing some of the world’s crucial rivers to dry up. In parts of Europe, waterways have dropped to near-record levels, halting marine traffic and disrupting factories and industries. Now, Germany is facing a crisis as the Rhine River – its most important shipping route – becomes difficult for ships to navigate. That’s not…
France experiencing worst drought on record – BBC News
France is in the middle of its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures up to 40C, and experiencing what the government has said is its worst drought on record. It has left villages without any drinking water and forced dozens of people in southeastern parts of the country to move to nearby evacuation centres to escape wildfires. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #BBCNews
Drought officially declared in parts of England during UK heatwave – BBC News
A drought has been declared in many parts of England following the driest July in the country since 1935. It means water companies can begin announcing stricter measures to conserve supplies. A four-day extreme heat amber warning is in place for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to hit 37C (99F), and the Met Office is warning there is an “exceptional” risk of…
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