Shanghai, May 31.
As the result of abundant rain this week, the drought in the districts In sotithern Szechuen between Chengtu and Chungking has been definitely broken, according to Kuo Min, the Pahsien-Yungehang area, for instance, young plants have already sprouted, and sowing is now possible.
The To Kiang (river) has risen more than 2 fect, The Yangtze River has also risen, facilitating direct shipping between ' Chungking and Shanghai. The price of rice has. fallen from $5 per picul to $4.20 per picul, with indications of further FOP.
In Eastern Szechuen, however, the situation is still grave.
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