<p>Amid record heatwave in China, authorities said at least ten provinces in central and southern regions used cloud-seeding planes to combat the heatwave.</p>

<p>China's state-run Global Times reported after cloud-seeding with artificial rain-enhancing planes, China's Sichuan province is expected to get heavy rain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese newspaper reported cloud seeding planes were also used in western China including east China's Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and central China's Hubei province. In &nbsp;Chongqing, reports said China launched artificial rain enhancement rockets to induce rain.</p>

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<p>The Chinese newspaper reported the country has deployed 91 cloud-seeding flights and launched thousands of "rain bombs" including "rain enhancement rockets" as China faces&nbsp;its worst heatwave since 1961.</p>

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<p>Reports claim China's southern region including the Tibetan plateau has experienced severe drought conditions including the Yangtze river basin area stretching from Shanghai to Sichuan province.</p>

<p>Chongqing city and Sichuan provinces have been facing continued heatwave as reports said Chongqing experienced several forest mountain fires this week. The forest fires led several companies to shut down their power supplies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chinese authorities have already announced a $1.45 billion subsidy to support rice farmers experiencing drought conditions as reduced harvest could put further pressure on global food supply chain already strained by the Ukraine war. China produces large amounts of rice, wheat and maize.</p>

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Amid record heatwave in China, authorities said at least ten provinces in central and southern regions used cloud-seeding planes to combat the heatwave. China's state-run Global Times reported after cloud-seeding with artificial rain-enhancing planes, China's Sichuan province is expected to get heavy rain.

Amid record heatwave in China, authorities said at least ten provinces in central and southern regions used cloud-seeding planes to combat the heatwave. China's state-run Global Times reported after cloud-seeding with artificial rain-enhancing planes, China's Sichuan province is expected to get heavy rain. The Chinese newspaper reported cloud seeding planes were also used in western China including east China's Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and central China's Hubei province. In Chongqing, reports said China launched artificial rain enhancement rockets to induce rain. Also Read: 'Severe' heatwave conditions in China threaten to destroy autumn harvest The Chinese newspaper reported the country has deployed 91 cloud-seeding flights and launched thousands of "rain bombs" including "rain enhancement rockets" as China faces its worst heatwave since 1961. Watch: Heatwave sparks droughts and fire in China Reports claim China's southern region including the Tibetan plateau has experienced severe drought conditions including the Yangtze river basin area stretching from Shanghai to Sichuan province. Chongqing city and Sichuan provinces have been facing continued heatwave as reports said Chongqing experienced several forest mountain fires this week. The forest fires led several companies to shut down their power supplies. Chinese authorities have already announced a $1.45 billion subsidy to support rice farmers experiencing drought conditions as reduced harvest could put further pressure on global food supply chain already strained by the Ukraine war. China produces large amounts of rice, wheat and maize. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China deploys cloud-seeding planes in ten provinces amid escalating heatwave, drought

<p>Chinese officials have said that the iconic sights in Shanghai will not be lit for two nights to save power as drought hits the power supply.</p>

<p>During a long drought and heatwave, power curbs were extended on consumption by China's scorched southwestern regions as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand.</p>

<p>Known for its mix of historical and futuristic buildings, the waterfront area is a popular tourist destination.</p>

<p>As extreme weather continues to play havoc with power supplies and damage crops state weather forecasters issued a heat "red alert" for the 11th consecutive day on Monday.</p>

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<p>Apologising for the inconvenience, the Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau said it will be lit on Monday and Tuesday.</p>

<p>After areas including Shanghai in the Yangtze Delta region and Sichuan in southwest China experienced weeks of extreme heat, China issued its first national drought alert of the year last week.</p>

<p>In Chengdu, German carmaker Volkswagen has shut its factory and announced "a slight delay" in deliveries that it could recover "in the near future".</p>

<p>Similarly, Apple supplier Foxconn and Japanese auto giant Toyota also shut their respective plants in Sichuan.</p>

<p>"Local efforts to save power and boost generation are likely to help mitigate the power shortage situation in the coming weeks, especially if the much-hoped for end to the scorching heat wave arrives," Chenyu Wu, an associate analyst for China and North Asia at consultancy Control Risks, told the BBC.</p>

<p>From Sichuan in the southwest to Fujian on the southeastern coast, the National Meteorological Center said as many as 62 weather stations saw record temperatures on Sunday.</p>

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Chinese officials have said that the iconic sights in Shanghai will not be lit for two nights to save power as drought hits the power supply. During a long drought and heatwave, power curbs were extended on consumption by China's scorched southwestern regions as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand.

Chinese officials have said that the iconic sights in Shanghai will not be lit for two nights to save power as drought hits the power supply. During a long drought and heatwave, power curbs were extended on consumption by China's scorched southwestern regions as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand. Known for its mix of historical and futuristic buildings, the waterfront area is a popular tourist destination. As extreme weather continues to play havoc with power supplies and damage crops state weather forecasters issued a heat "red alert" for the 11th consecutive day on Monday. × Apologising for the inconvenience, the Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau said it will be lit on Monday and Tuesday. After areas including Shanghai in the Yangtze Delta region and Sichuan in southwest China experienced weeks of extreme heat, China issued its first national drought alert of the year last week. In Chengdu, German carmaker Volkswagen has shut its factory and announced "a slight delay" in deliveries that it could recover "in the near future". Similarly, Apple supplier Foxconn and Japanese auto giant Toyota also shut their respective plants in Sichuan. "Local efforts to save power and boost generation are likely to help mitigate the power shortage situation in the coming weeks, especially if the much-hoped for end to the scorching heat wave arrives," Chenyu Wu, an associate analyst for China and North Asia at consultancy Control Risks, told the BBC. From Sichuan in the southwest to Fujian on the southeastern coast, the National Meteorological Center said as many as 62 weather stations saw record temperatures on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

China: 'The Bund' will not be lit for two nights to save power as drought hits power supply

<p>As local governments race to maintain power and find fresh water supplies to irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest, China warned that severe drought conditions along the Yangtze river could last well into September.</p>

<p>Slashing hydropower supplies and drying out large expanses of arable land, a severe heatwave across the basin of China's longest river has now lasted more than two months.</p>

<p>Chinese state media reported that the grid in the southwestern region of Chongqing is now scrambling to secure electricity from other parts of the country as supplies to industrial consumers are rationed.</p>

<p>After the Sichuan province imposed strict consumption control, China's State Grid also promised to do its utmost to dispatch power to the region.</p>

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<p>According to Liu Zhiyu, an official at the Ministry of Water Resources, "It is expected that in September, water inflows in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze will still be low, and the drought in Anhui, Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi could develop further."</p>

<p>Official forecasts said rainfall in the Yangtze basin has been around 45 per cent lower than average since July, and high temperatures are likely to persist for at least another week.</p>

<p>With parts of Chongqing set to go beyond 44 degrees, authorities in the region also warned that temperatures would continue to exceed 40 degrees Celcius on Thursday.</p>

<p>Ordering vessels to reduce their load when passing through shallower parts of the river, the Yangtze's maritime safety bureau has issued several warnings about low water levels.</p>

<p>In order to guarantee food supplies and secure another bumper harvest, controlling water resources is a crucial part of the Chinese Communist Party.</p>

<p>Liu Weiping, Vice-Minister of Water Resources, warned that rice and other autumn crops are now at a "critical period" regarding irrigation.</p>

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As local governments race to maintain power and find fresh water supplies to irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest, China warned that severe drought conditions along the Yangtze river could last well into September.

As local governments race to maintain power and find fresh water supplies to irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest, China warned that severe drought conditions along the Yangtze river could last well into September. Slashing hydropower supplies and drying out large expanses of arable land, a severe heatwave across the basin of China's longest river has now lasted more than two months. Chinese state media reported that the grid in the southwestern region of Chongqing is now scrambling to secure electricity from other parts of the country as supplies to industrial consumers are rationed. After the Sichuan province imposed strict consumption control, China's State Grid also promised to do its utmost to dispatch power to the region. × According to Liu Zhiyu, an official at the Ministry of Water Resources, "It is expected that in September, water inflows in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze will still be low, and the drought in Anhui, Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi could develop further." Official forecasts said rainfall in the Yangtze basin has been around 45 per cent lower than average since July, and high temperatures are likely to persist for at least another week. With parts of Chongqing set to go beyond 44 degrees, authorities in the region also warned that temperatures would continue to exceed 40 degrees Celcius on Thursday. Ordering vessels to reduce their load when passing through shallower parts of the river, the Yangtze's maritime safety bureau has issued several warnings about low water levels. In order to guarantee food supplies and secure another bumper harvest, controlling water resources is a crucial part of the Chinese Communist Party. Liu Weiping, Vice-Minister of Water Resources, warned that rice and other autumn crops are now at a "critical period" regarding irrigation. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Race to protect harvest: China's drought could last until September

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<p>China's Yangtze river has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets.</p>

<p>Yangtze's water levels have been depleted due to a drought, which is also posing risks to the crops. Reports have mentioned that the heatwave is set to last another two weeks.</p>

<p>As parts of the nation continue to struggle, the ministry of water resources said in a notice on Wednesday (August 17) that drought throughout the Yangtze river basin was "adversely affecting drinking water security of rural people and livestock, and the growth of crops."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Yangtze River Water Resources Commission said that rainfall in the Yangtze river drainage area fell about 30% in July and is 60% lower than normal in August.</p>

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<p><strong>Drought hits hydropower</strong></p>

<p>Drought is also causing factories to shut down. As per media reports, factories in China's southwest were closed. Also, one city imposed rolling blackouts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agencies have mentioned that companies in Sichuan province including makers of solar panels, cement and urea were closed or had reduced production. This happened after they were ordered to ration power for up to five days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than five million people in southwest China were facing rolling power cuts as temperatures across Sichuan have surpassed 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. The hot weather led to a rise in the demand for air conditioning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A Shanghai-based online media outlet, The Paper, reported that a local power company said Dazhou would receive only intermittent supply on Wednesday. It is a city of 5.4 million people in the northeast of the province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dazhou Electric Power Group apparently said that residents would be hit with outages lasting up to three hours and the cuts could be extended if needed.&nbsp;The load on the lines is too heavy&nbsp;and would affect urban areas as well as townships and villages around Dazhou,&nbsp;The Paper said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Extreme heat in China</strong></p>

<p>The China Meteorological Administration said the country was going through its longest period of sustained high temperatures since records began in 1961.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were 64 days straight of heat warnings in various regions starting in June. More than a third of weather stations in China recorded extreme heat this summer, with 262 of them reaching or surpassing previous records, the administration said.</p>

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China's Yangtze river has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets. Yangtze's water levels have been depleted due to a drought, which is also posing risks to the crops.

China's Yangtze river has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets. Yangtze's water levels have been depleted due to a drought, which is also posing risks to the crops. Reports have mentioned that the heatwave is set to last another two weeks. As parts of the nation continue to struggle, the ministry of water resources said in a notice on Wednesday (August 17) that drought throughout the Yangtze river basin was "adversely affecting drinking water security of rural people and livestock, and the growth of crops." The Yangtze River Water Resources Commission said that rainfall in the Yangtze river drainage area fell about 30% in July and is 60% lower than normal in August. ALSO READ | China's PM Li Keqiang orders growth measures as economy stutters amid drought, heatwave Drought hits hydropower Drought is also causing factories to shut down. As per media reports, factories in China's southwest were closed. Also, one city imposed rolling blackouts. News agencies have mentioned that companies in Sichuan province including makers of solar panels, cement and urea were closed or had reduced production. This happened after they were ordered to ration power for up to five days. More than five million people in southwest China were facing rolling power cuts as temperatures across Sichuan have surpassed 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. The hot weather led to a rise in the demand for air conditioning. ALSO READ | Yuan Wang 5: China's 'Scientific Spy' in Sri Lanka; What all can it possibly do? WION Climate Tracker | China experiences record heat wave | Drought leads to water crisis × A Shanghai-based online media outlet, The Paper, reported that a local power company said Dazhou would receive only intermittent supply on Wednesday. It is a city of 5.4 million people in the northeast of the province. Dazhou Electric Power Group apparently said that residents would be hit with outages lasting up to three hours and the cuts could be extended if needed. The load on the lines is too heavy and would affect urban areas as well as townships and villages around Dazhou, The Paper said. Extreme heat in China The China Meteorological Administration said the country was going through its longest period of sustained high temperatures since records began in 1961. There were 64 days straight of heat warnings in various regions starting in June. More than a third of weather stations in China recorded extreme heat this summer, with 262 of them reaching or surpassing previous records, the administration said. 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.

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