The Yangtze River, pictured in Wuhan, Hubei province, is at its lowest level for this time of year since records began in 1865. Photo: Imaginechina
Yangtze River, lakes at record low levels as heatwaves, drought hit southern China
- Longest river in Asia and China’s two biggest freshwater lakes at their lowest since records began, while other rivers are drying up
- Parts of the south have been sweltering through high temperatures since last month, and forecasters say there is more to come
The Yangtze River, pictured in Wuhan, Hubei province, is at its lowest level for this time of year since records began in 1865. Photo: Imaginechina
