A farmer points at his parched crops in Bozhou, east China's Anhui province Monday February 2, 2009. The region has been hit by its worst drought in 50 years. [China Daily]
The central government decided to earmark another 300 million yuan (US$44 million) as drought relief fund in additional to 100 million yuan already allocated. The fund will be used to buy agricultural machinery and other production materials.
Efforts should also go to build emergency water resources projects and carry out artificial precipitation to alleviate water shortage and ensure drinking water for both people and livestock. The Ministry of Water Resources also said it would enhance supervision and launch emergency plan when necessary.
Efforts should also be made to
monitor or combat forestry fire, upgrade anti-disaster ability and avoid
casualty
Plant diseases and pest prevention were discussed and local governments were advised to supervise and prevent the spread of severe animal diseases.
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