Drought

Global News 2009

 * China: Worst Drought in 50 years, February 9 A worst drought in 50 years, affecting more than 12 provinces and more than 9.3m hectares, in northern China has hit 43% of the country's wheat crop. The Office of State Control and Drought Relief Headquarters warned that 3.7 million people and 1.85 million livestock had lost access to drinking water.

Global News 2006

 * October 3 Climate Clinic: Drought could double by end of century, Met Office Hadley Centre research shows / Climate change

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