China steps up summer harvest efforts amid growing flood risks 03.06.2026

China is intensifying its summer harvest efforts while confronting heightened flood risks, with precipitation levels exceeding historical averages by approximately 5%. Since April, 146 rivers across 18 regions have surpassed warning thresholds, a 50% increase compared to the five-year average. Provinces like Hubei, Anhui, and Henan have faced substantial rainfall, impacting crop production. Experts link the rise in extreme weather events to global climate change, which poses a significant threat to agricultural production and global food security. Despite these challenges, officials report that waterlogging conditions are manageable, with irrigation systems functioning normally, though risks from mountain floods and smaller riverine flooding are anticipated to increase as the main flood season progresses. China's disaster prevention capabilities are bolstered by improved infrastructure and agricultural insurance, which has provided substantial compensation for recent crop damage.















