China Allocates $62 Million for Drought Relief in Seven Provinces

Funds to support drought prevention, crop replanting, and soil moisture replenishment amid severe heat

The Ministry of Finance has earmarked 443 million yuan for disaster relief in Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, Henan, and Shaanxi.
Efforts include watering, replanting crops, and applying fertilizer to mitigate drought impacts on agriculture.
A Level-III emergency response has been activated in Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong, and Henan due to ongoing severe heat.
Cloud seeding operations and scientific water resource allocation are part of the drought combat strategy.
The measures aim to ensure successful summer sowing and prepare for a bountiful autumn harvest.