Drought hits China's Guizhou Province

Large swathes of south-west China’s Guizhou Province has endured a continuous drought since last winter. Pan County in Liu Panshui City is one of the most affected areas, with drinking water supplies dwindling for both people and livestock.
One-third of the reservoirs in Pan County have nearly exhausted their water reserves, and more than one-fifth of its wells have dried up.
Safe drinking water for both the country’s residents and livestock is hard to come by.
With 80% of Pan County being mountainous, the drought has brought more trouble for those living in high altitude areas away from water sources.

Large swathes of south-west China’s Guizhou Province has endured a continuous drought since last winter.

At present, some towns and villages are relying on governmental organizations for water.
Jiang Zejin, Villager, said, "It is convenient that the government sends us water. If they don’t, we need to travel 4 kilometers to get water."
The Flood and Drought Control Headquarters in Pan County has initiated a second round of drought relief.

Safe drinking water for both the country’s residents and livestock is hard to come by.

Large swathes of south-west China’s Guizhou Province has endured a continuous drought since last winter.

Some towns and villages have begun construction on new emergency water projects.
Yang Xiao, Director, Pan County Water Resources Bureau, said, "After the completion of these projects, water problems will be solved for 50,000 people and 12,000 head of livestock in Pan County."
By the end of March, more than one-fifth of the crops, including wheat and rape seed were affected in Pan County.
Local authorities have been training farmers to maintain the county’s soil moisture and temperature, while guiding them to plant crops and reduce losses.