Further extreme weather predicted across China amid early flood season

Rescuers evacuating residents after heavy rains hit Xiamen, in China's eastern Fujian province, on April 18. - AFP

BEIJING (China Daily/Asia News Network): China is bracing for a tough flood season in 2023, with the National Climate Centre predicting more extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall.

The season started in May and will last till September, the centre said.