Extreme Weather Threatens China’s Crop Yields and Power Supply

Summary:
China is experiencing another extremely hot summer marked by drought, flooding, and typhoons, jeopardizing crop yields and increasing power demand. Over 5,000 people were evacuated due to a dyke breach in Hunan, with flooding alerts issued for Shandong and Sichuan. High temperatures in June are expected to rise further in July, threatening wheat, soybean, rice, and corn outputs, potentially leading to food inflation. The China Meteorological Administration has initiated a new agricultural resource zoning to help the sector adapt to climate change. The National Energy Administration has warned of risks to power infrastructure, although increased rainfall is expected to boost hydropower generation. The country faces record precipitation and an unusual number of typhoons, impacting major agricultural areas.