News · Drought situation continues to improve · China exempts anti-drought flights from service charges · No rain relief for thirsty crop fields · Severe drought lingers in north China · China exempts anti-drought flights from service charges · China expects more rain to relieve severe drought · Official: grain security sound despite drought · Drought-hit provinces see rare rainy day · Residents in Central China fight against severe drought · The other side of the water divide · Beijing sees first rain in four months · Villages play waiting game in war against drought · Drought could worsen spring sandstorms · Light snow, rain to provide slight respite from drought · Health official warns of possible epidemics in drought-hit areas · Yellow River water helps fight drought · 'Good harvest' likely despite severe drought · Wheat crops wither in China but hope survives · Possible epidemics warned in drought-hit areas · Official: Epidemics possible in drought-hit areas · Rain eases drought, farmers still desperate · Armed forces join battle against devastating drought · Drought-resistant seeds to help growers · Irrigation, rain reduces drought-affected area · Premier urges 'top priority' on drought relief