外河补水、水源调度、人工增雨……多地积极抗旱 全力保障农业灌溉与居民用水

Group 1 - The water level of Dongting Lake has been continuously declining since July due to reduced inflow from the Yangtze River and prolonged high temperatures with little rainfall [1][3] - As of August 27, the water level at the Chenglingji Qilishan station was 24.21 meters, which is 0.12 meters lower than the previous day and approximately 5 meters below the historical average for this time of year [3] - Yueyang City has intensified water diversion efforts to ensure adequate water supply for residents and agricultural needs through external river water replenishment and reservoir releases [3][4] Group 2 - In Jiangxi's Shanggao County, multiple reservoirs are operating at low water levels, leading to increasing tension in agricultural irrigation water sources [4] - The local government initiated a Level 4 drought emergency response on August 22, coordinating water source management and providing technical guidance to combat drought [4][8] - Farmers in a cooperative are using pumps to draw water from a source 1 kilometer away, with over 40% of their rice fields showing signs of soil cracking [6][8] Group 3 - On August 25, local meteorological departments conducted artificial rainfall operations, which provided some relief from the drought conditions [10] - Despite the artificial rainfall, high temperatures above 35°C persist, and drought mitigation efforts continue [10]