The North China Plain has witnessed the most excessivepumping of groundwater in the world and covers the largest subsidence area on the planet.
华北平原是世界上超采地下水最严重的地区，也是地面沉降面积最大的地区。
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Excessivepumping of groundwater is also a major problem that plagues thirsty urban areas as they struggle to keep up with rising populations and water demand.