10 alarming photos of drought in China

Gan and Xiang River (or Xiangjiang) are two main rivers of central - south China.

Each year dry season begins in September. But this year the weather was even less forgiving than usual and has caused alarming levels of drought. Gan River is the major artery for Nanchang. Xiangjiang gave Hunan its Chinese abbreviation.

Changsha, Xiang River

Changsha, Xiang River

Changsha, Xiang River

Changsha, Xiang River

Changsha, Xiang River

Changsha, Xiang River

Nanchang, Gan River

Changsha, Xiang River

Nanchang, Gan River

Nanchang, Gan River

Here's how the two rivers should be ...

Xiang River

Gan River

Source via cinaoggi