Worst heatwave since 1961 poses a ‘serious threat’ to autumn grain production: China

The autumn grain production makes up about 75 % of China’s annual grain output and China, until the drought gradually set in from July, had aimed to produce more than 650 billion kg this year Worst heatwave since 1961 poses a ‘serious threat’ to autumn grain production: China BEIJING: China’s ongoing heatwave, the country’s longest, most intense and covering the widest landmass since 1961, has posed a “serious threat” to the autumn grain production and the situation is severe, a joint statement from multiple Chinese ministries and departments said on…

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