Overall Green Drought for China-2024 in China from 21 May 2024 00:00 UTC to 10 Sep 2025 00:00 UTC

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Overall Green Drought for China-2024

in China

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 16 months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID	DR 1017173
Name:	China-2024
Countries:	China
Start Date:	End of May 2024
Duration:	468 days (at 10 Sep 2025)
Impact:	Minor impact for agricultural drought in 104631 km2
More info:	Global Drought Observatory

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Analytical report

31/Oct/2024 14:22 UTC

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Analytical report

28/Oct/2024 14:10 UTC

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