Droughts affect many places in Fujian

( chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2014-10-28

Droughts in varying levels have lingered in many parts of Fujian province in East China since late August, and will likely continue through mid November, according to the weather forecast.

Fujian witnessed less-than-normal precipitation this summer, including a lack of typhoons in August, which is the first time in the past 14 years.

Fuzhou, capital city of the province, was among the most seriously affected by drought, as the counties of Fuqing, Minqing and Changle saw only one tenth of their average rainfall levels in September.

As of October 27, the urban district of Fuzhou recorded only 3.6 mm of precipitation for the month.

The meteorological authorities said that a cold front will sweep Fujian around November 2, with rain and temperature falls. But the mild rains will not wipe out the droughts.