ANCIENT SCENERY SUFFERS IN DROUGHT
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ANCIENT SCENERY SUFFERS IN DROUGHT
From Xinhua News Agency: (0603 CR M07)ANCIENT SCENERY SUFFERS IN DROUGHT DATELINE: June 3, 2011 LENGTH: 00:02:09 PKG INTRO The drought in one part of China has now got so severe, threatening a famous scenic site. The site was made famous by a poet 900 years ago, but now fears have been raised the drought could ruin it for good. China Report has the details. PKG China's second largest freshwater lake in central Hunan Province has been suffering severe drought. Its water levels have plummeted, meaning its renowned scenery is disappearing. In fact, officials say Dongting Lake has shrunk in size by one third. The dwindling size of the lake has greatly affected the scenery surrounding Yueyang Tower, a renowned ancient tower. It has caused big concern. SOUNDBITE (CHINESE) XU CAIYUN, CITIZEN OF YUEYANG: "The water level of Dongting lake has reduced a lot since the beginning of the year. There has never been any isle like that in previous years, but now it surfaced out." Yueyang Tower is one Powered by www.newslook.com
The Video News Portal | June 3, 2011
