Yangtze River areas complete 25% of autumn grain harvest amid 'limited impact' from record drought
Drones deployed for artificial rain, water diverted to irrigate farmland … Provinces along the reaches of the Yangtze River have ramped up a slew of drought-relief measures to ensure production and livelihoods. Although the longest and widest drought since nationwide observations began in 1961 may have a limited impact on grain harvest this autumn, it could affect the upcoming autumn sowing, experts warned.