Drought-plagued Chongqing gets relief
(Agencies)
Updated: 2006-09-06 10:03

Strong rainstorms occurred on Sunday in cities over the eastern Sichuan Basin, signalling a possible end to more than three months of drought, Xinhua News Agency reported. [Reuters]

Workers prepare to fire a projectile during an artificial rain enhancement operation in southwest China's Chongqing municipality, September 5, 2006. The projectile are expected to increase rainfall in the area plagued by more than three months of drought. [Reuters]


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