China reported continued improvement in its water use efficiency in 2024, according to the water resources bulletin released annually by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Last year, China's water consumption per 10,000 yuan (1,391.5 U.S. dollars) of GDP declined 4.4 percent year on year. And water consumption per 10,000 yuan of industrial added value dropped 5.3 percent, the bulletin shows.
Both precipitation and water resources were significantly above multi-year averages. The country's average annual precipitation was 717.7 millimeters in 2024 -- 11.4 percent higher than the multi-year average. Total water resources stood at 3.11 trillion cubic meters, marking a 12.7 percent increase compared with the multi-year average.
The bulletin also shows that the supply of unconventional water sources continued to rise in 2024, with the structure of water resources being continuously optimized.
China reports improving water use efficiency in 2024
Footage shot from the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday has shown supermarket shelves appearing well stocked and marketplaces still operating, with the government reportedly taking steps to ensure the supply of daily necessities amid the ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Although many residents have been forced to evacuate as missiles rain down on the city, life in much of Tehran is continuing.
Video taken by a China Global Television Network (CGTN) reporter showed markets and shops continuing to operate as usual, with efforts being made to ensure the supply of essential goods and key commodities.
Iran said on Thursday that 1,230 people have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since fighting began on Saturday.
The death toll was announced by Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs in a statement on its website.
Footage from Tehran shows businesses operating, markets well stocked
Footage from Tehran shows businesses operating, markets well stocked
