According to Xinhua News Agency, meteorologists warned that persistent heavy to torrential rain is expected to affect central and eastern China over the coming week, raising river levels and increasing the risk of flooding in some smaller waterways.

China's Ministry of Water Resources issued special alerts identifying areas at risk, including reservoirs and flood-prone regions, and dispatched working teams to provide guidance on the ground.

The ministry also instructed local authorities to strengthen hydrological monitoring, emergency preparedness, and water infrastructure management to safeguard lives and property.