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| Water shortage causes weak growth of wheat seedlings at Balihe Town of Yingshang County, Dec.8. |
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| A farmer irrigates thirsty crops at Liugou Town of Funan County, Dec.9 |
Since Septermber, lack of rain and high temperatures has restricted wheat growth in North Anhui, affecting over 666.67 thousand hectares of wheat crops. Drought relief measures have been taken by the Agricultural Department of Anhui Province to protect wheat seedlings.
