Farmer Dai Yankun weeps in his lean paddyfield at Lianglu Village in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality Aug. 10. 2006. Because of continuous drought and high temperatures, the life of 4.8 million people in 39 of the 40 districts and counties in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has been seriously affected since  early July. [Xinhua Photo]

Two children play in a dried-up pool at Xiniushi Village in Daying County of Suining City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 13, 2006. Most areas of Sichuan Province have been suffering month-long drought and searing heat. Local governments have allocated funds to help residents fight against drought by tapping ground water and improving water conservation facilities. [Xinhua Photo]