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

A farmer stretches his hand to
measure the depth of the cracks 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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