SW China city hit by severe drought

Students at Zhongtun Primary School line up for water, in Malong county, Qujing city, Yunnan province, on Aug 25, 2011. The city is experiencing a rare drought, and about 3 million people are affected, with an estimated economic loss of 2.2 billion yuan ($327 million). The city government said it will spare no effort in fighting the drought and providing a guaranteed drinking water supply in every part of the region. [Photo/Xinhua]