China's manufacturing activity dipped for the second straight month in August amid record heatwave and drought.

The manufacturing Purchasing Managers&nbsp;Index (PMI) rose to 49.4 from 49 last month, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics, however, it was still below the 50-point mark which defines contraction from expansion.&nbsp;

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China's manufacturing index expanded in June but it fell last month amid power shortages and unprecedented drought conditions in the country. China's Sichuan province was hit with an acute power crisis as it shut down factories amid the heatwave. Sichuan is a major auto manufacturing hub which hosts the Toyota factory also.

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Reports claim authorities in Sichuan province began restoring power to some factories after strict emergency energy supply measures were introduced. Malls in Sichuan and Chongqing were forced to cut down on their opening hours as the power crisis led to a deep economic crisis in the area.

Sichuan also produces half of China's lithium which is used in batteries for electric vehicles. Reports claim at least 19 out of 21 cities in the province were forced to suspend industrial production as the electricity crisis along with the rampant heatwave led to soaring temperatures. Hydropower generation was also hit as water volumes shrunk in Sichuan's rivers. Chinese authorities said the country has been experiencing the longest period of high temperature for the first time since 1961.

At least five million people in southwest China faced power cuts amid the&nbsp;electricity supply crunch. Temperatures in Sichuan province surpassed 40 degrees Celsius and the demand for air conditioning spiked further&nbsp;exacerbating the energy shortage.

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China's manufacturing activity dipped for the second straight month in August amid record heatwave and drought. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 49.

China's manufacturing activity dipped for the second straight month in August amid record heatwave and drought. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 49.4 from 49 last month, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics, however, it was still below the 50-point mark which defines contraction from expansion. Also Read: China closes world's largest electronic market in Shenzhen China's manufacturing index expanded in June but it fell last month amid power shortages and unprecedented drought conditions in the country. China's Sichuan province was hit with an acute power crisis as it shut down factories amid the heatwave. Sichuan is a major auto manufacturing hub which hosts the Toyota factory also. Watch: Global ramifications of China's drought; world stares at more food shortage Reports claim authorities in Sichuan province began restoring power to some factories after strict emergency energy supply measures were introduced. Malls in Sichuan and Chongqing were forced to cut down on their opening hours as the power crisis led to a deep economic crisis in the area. Sichuan also produces half of China's lithium which is used in batteries for electric vehicles. Reports claim at least 19 out of 21 cities in the province were forced to suspend industrial production as the electricity crisis along with the rampant heatwave led to soaring temperatures. Hydropower generation was also hit as water volumes shrunk in Sichuan's rivers. Chinese authorities said the country has been experiencing the longest period of high temperature for the first time since 1961. At least five million people in southwest China faced power cuts amid the electricity supply crunch. Temperatures in Sichuan province surpassed 40 degrees Celsius and the demand for air conditioning spiked further exacerbating the energy shortage. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Chinese manufacturing contracts for second straight month amid drought, power shortage

Drought in China: Rivers and lakes dry up; farmers struggle as agricultural regions impacted severely

As China reels under a massive heatwave with water levels dropping to record low&nbsp;in the Yangtze River, reports say authorities have deployed planes to shoot silver iodide rods into the sky to ensure rainfall.

Authorities say large parts of the Yangtze river have also dried up as officials battle drought conditions. China's water resources ministry said the dry spell had "adversely" hit drinking water security in rural areas with crops and livestock severely affected.

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China's Hubei province also announced it would be using cloud-seeking planes to induce rainfall.

Chinese cities have been facing heatwaves since last month with Zhejiang and Fujian provinces severely hit as Shanghai recorded its highest temperature of 40.9 degrees Celcius.

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Reports say at least five million people are facing power shortages due to the heatwave with temperatures soaring in Sichuan province with reservoirs drying up due to&nbsp;extreme heat.

Factories in Sichuan have also been hit due to the power crisis with Toyota stopping work as the government ordered companies to prioritise power to residential areas. Several other cities have been ordered to suspend industrial production as the country struggles to contain the rampant heatwave. Reports claim water levels in Sichuan's rivers have fallen by at least 20 to 50 per cent.

The Yangtze river has also been severely affected hitting crop production. Reports claim authorities will be increasing the discharge of water from Three Gorges Dam while releasing 500 million cubic metres over the next ten days.

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As China reels under a massive heatwave with water levels dropping to record low in the Yangtze River, reports say authorities have deployed planes to shoot silver iodide rods into the sky to ensure rainfall.

As China reels under a massive heatwave with water levels dropping to record low in the Yangtze River, reports say authorities have deployed planes to shoot silver iodide rods into the sky to ensure rainfall. Authorities say large parts of the Yangtze river have also dried up as officials battle drought conditions. China's water resources ministry said the dry spell had "adversely" hit drinking water security in rural areas with crops and livestock severely affected. Also Read: Yangtze river shrinks; factories shut as drought hits hydropower China's Hubei province also announced it would be using cloud-seeking planes to induce rainfall. Chinese cities have been facing heatwaves since last month with Zhejiang and Fujian provinces severely hit as Shanghai recorded its highest temperature of 40.9 degrees Celcius. Watch: China's Sichuan shuts all factories to save electricity Reports say at least five million people are facing power shortages due to the heatwave with temperatures soaring in Sichuan province with reservoirs drying up due to extreme heat. Factories in Sichuan have also been hit due to the power crisis with Toyota stopping work as the government ordered companies to prioritise power to residential areas. Several other cities have been ordered to suspend industrial production as the country struggles to contain the rampant heatwave. Reports claim water levels in Sichuan's rivers have fallen by at least 20 to 50 per cent. The Yangtze river has also been severely affected hitting crop production. Reports claim authorities will be increasing the discharge of water from Three Gorges Dam while releasing 500 million cubic metres over the next ten days. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Amid record heatwave, Chinese planes shoot rods into the sky to induce rain

As China's economy stutters, the country's PM&nbsp;Li Keqiang has ordered key provinces which account for China's growth to implement pro-growth measures.

The Chinese central bank cut interest rates as the country missed estimates on industrial output and retail sales. China has been hit with&nbsp;supply chain crisis about lockdowns with several factories being shut in cities.

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Chinese media reported that Keqiang asked officials to boost consumption while vowing to step up support to ensure employment and ensure economic growth. Li reportedly also acknowledged the downward spiral had occurred due to repeated lockdowns in the second quarter while focussing on "development".

Reports claim Chinese officials may issue extra debt and bonds this year to ensure infrastructure spending. China's economic slump comes amid a heatwave with its autumn harvest under threat. The weather forecasters say the heatwave is likely to continue for the next two weeks.

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The Yangzte river received less water this year due to drought conditions&nbsp;in the country. The region&nbsp;faced high temperatures reaching 40 degrees celsius over the past month as officials deployed pumps to ensure the depleted water levels do not threaten crops.

Last month rainfall in the Yangtze river fell by 30 per cent and is down 60 per cent this month, reports say. The Poyang lake in Jiangxi province which helps to regulate water flow into the Yangtze river has also shrunk.

Chinese media reports claim authorities have put together cloud-seeding missiles in order to "seed" clouds and induce rain. Officials say the Three Gorges reservoir does not have enough water for downstream outflow into the Yangtze river with water levels dwindling to half as compared to last year.

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As China's economy stutters, the country's PM Li Keqiang has ordered key provinces which account for China's growth to implement pro-growth measures. The Chinese central bank cut interest rates as the country missed estimates on industrial output and retail sales.

As China's economy stutters, the country's PM Li Keqiang has ordered key provinces which account for China's growth to implement pro-growth measures. The Chinese central bank cut interest rates as the country missed estimates on industrial output and retail sales. China has been hit with supply chain crisis about lockdowns with several factories being shut in cities. Also Read: China limits electricity to factories as heatwave drives up demand Chinese media reported that Keqiang asked officials to boost consumption while vowing to step up support to ensure employment and ensure economic growth. Li reportedly also acknowledged the downward spiral had occurred due to repeated lockdowns in the second quarter while focussing on "development". Reports claim Chinese officials may issue extra debt and bonds this year to ensure infrastructure spending. China's economic slump comes amid a heatwave with its autumn harvest under threat. The weather forecasters say the heatwave is likely to continue for the next two weeks. Watch: China threatens war after visit by US lawmakers The Yangzte river received less water this year due to drought conditions in the country. The region faced high temperatures reaching 40 degrees celsius over the past month as officials deployed pumps to ensure the depleted water levels do not threaten crops. Last month rainfall in the Yangtze river fell by 30 per cent and is down 60 per cent this month, reports say. The Poyang lake in Jiangxi province which helps to regulate water flow into the Yangtze river has also shrunk. Chinese media reports claim authorities have put together cloud-seeding missiles in order to "seed" clouds and induce rain. Officials say the Three Gorges reservoir does not have enough water for downstream outflow into the Yangtze river with water levels dwindling to half as compared to last year. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Chinese manufacturing contracts for second straight month amid drought, power shortage

Drought in China: Rivers and lakes dry up; farmers struggle as agricultural regions impacted severely

Amid record heatwave, Chinese planes shoot rods into the sky to induce rain

China's PM Li Keqiang orders growth measures as economy stutters amid drought, heatwave