# Severe drought in Indonesia threatens China’s vast battery industry

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- South China Morning Post, 2026-11-03 01:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3373055/indonesias-severe-drought-threatens-disrupt-chinas-vast-battery-industry

> A sharp decline in rainfall in Indonesia is slowing production at local nickel refineries. The disruption puts China’s extensive electric-car supply chain at risk because nickel is used to make a component for lithium-ion batteries.