A farmer waters a paddy field in the heat in Huanglong Village of Xuyi County, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 26, 2017. Due to the persistent summer heat, some regions were affected by drought. Local farmers have taken different measures to ensure the growth of crops. (Xinhua/Zhou Haijun)
A farmer uses a handheld sprinkler to water a corn field in Houshuipo Village of Guoyang County, east China's Anhui Province, July 25, 2017. Due to the persistent summer heat, some regions were affected by drought. Local farmers have taken different measures to ensure the growth of crops. (Xinhua/Liu Qinli)
Farmers use hoses to water the paddy field in Huanglong Village of Xuyi County, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 26, 2017. Due to the persistent summer heat, some regions were affected by drought. Local farmers have taken different measures to ensure the growth of crops. (Xinhua/Zhou Haijun)