Droughts hits Sichuan (Newsphoto) Updated: 2006-05-09 23:23

A farmer squats down as cracks are seen in
Suining, southwest China's Sichuan province May 9, 2006. Drouth-hit Suining this
year sees the average rainfall decline by 60%-70% and a financial losses of 345
million yuan ($4 million). [Newsphoto]
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