In Southwest China, high temperature and drought inhibited the growth of crop in February. The situation lasted into April in Guizhou and Yunnan, where favorable weather brought relief in May. Similar weather conditions prevailed in Chongqing and Sichuan province from March on wards. From August, insufficient rainfall limited crop development in Sichuan and Guizhou.In Chongqing, the crop growth was inhibited by continuous rain. Only Yunnan enjoyed satisfactory weather, which resulted in a good crop.

Figure 5.5 Crop condition for Southwest China.

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