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February 26, 2008
Drought in China Near Olympic Site
Hebei province in northern China is set to supply Beijing with much of its water for the summer Olympics, but is in the midsts of a severe drought.
The demand for water is expected to rise by 30 percent during the Olympics in Beijing.
According to the Hebei Daily, citing officials in the provincial flood and drought office, "Due to the lack of effective precipitation since the winter, Hebei province is experiencing severe drought."
The Hebei Daily also wrote, "The severe drought has created tense conditions for fighting drought and for water supplies in our province, and the conflict between water supply and demand has been dramatically exacerbated."
China is rushing to finish the canals from Hebei to Beijing for its "green" Games, ensuring a lush, sparkling host city greets the world in August. Meanwhile, "Some dams are below stagnant levels, and some irrigation areas have no water to supply," the report said, as reported by Reuters.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at February 26, 2008 11:40 AM
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