This farmland in China's Anhui province was once lush and green.
But in recent weeks it has falled victim to a severe drought creeping across a wide swath of the country.
Officials say parts of central, eastern and northern China - the country's breakbasket - are becoming increasingly parched.
Farmers are struggling to irrigate their fields - and their appears to be little relief in sight.
Meteorologists expect at least 10 more days of dry weather.
Andrew Raven, Reuters
