Since late June, most of the southern part of the country has less precipitation, especially in Guizhou and Hunan provinces. The average precipitation is only 105.4 mm, 56.3% less than the same period of the year (241.2 mm), which is the lowest value in the same period since 1951. In July, The number of days without precipitation in Guizhou and Hunan reached 23 days and 25 days, respectively, which were the highest in the same period since 1951.

Abnormally low rainfall combined with high temperatures led to rapid development of meteorological drought in parts of Guizhou, Hunan, Chongqing and Guangxi, and agricultural production, hydropower generation and mass life in some areas were affected.

Since late June, most of the southern part of the country has less precipitation, especially in Guizhou and Hunan provinces. The average precipitation is only 105.4 mm, 56.3% less than the same period of the year (241.2 mm), which is the lowest value in the same period since 1951. In July, The number of days without precipitation in Guizhou and Hunan reached 23 days and 25 days, respectively, which were the highest in the same period since 1951.

Abnormally low rainfall combined with high temperatures led to rapid development of meteorological drought in parts of Guizhou, Hunan, Chongqing and Guangxi, and agricultural production, hydropower generation and mass life in some areas were affected.