蓄足“水动力” 多地抗旱保粮一线观察

Group 1 - The article discusses the drought situation in China, highlighting measures taken in various summer grain-producing regions to mitigate the impact of drought [1][2][3] - Jiangsu province has implemented advanced irrigation techniques, including automated monitoring systems and smart irrigation, which have significantly improved water efficiency and crop yield [1][3] - In Jiangsu, a total of 13.1 billion cubic meters of water has been diverted this year, which is double the amount compared to the same period in the last five years [1] Group 2 - In Gansu province, artificial rainmaking operations have been conducted extensively, resulting in some areas receiving over 10 millimeters of rainfall, which has allowed farmers to begin planting crops [2][4] - Efforts to enhance water efficiency include modernizing irrigation channels and maintaining water supply infrastructure, which has improved water delivery capacity by 40% in certain areas [3][5] - The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts that the drought conditions may persist, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and potential artificial rainmaking to alleviate drought impacts during the summer harvest [5]