According to experts, most areas in Inner Mongolia had some spring rain yesterday. In urban Hohhot, the rainfall was 33 millimeters. The rain had greatly reduced the drought situation and helped restrain any sand storm attack.

• 专家说，昨天内蒙古地区普降春雨，呼和浩特市区降雨量达33毫米，这不但极大地缓解了旱情，也有效地抑制了沙尘暴侵袭。