Widespread rain is expected in central and eastern China from February through March 2, according to the National Meteorological Center.
Areas of Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Anhui are expected to see rainfall of 10-25mm, with some areas of Jiangsu and Anhui seeing up to 50mm.
Winter wheat crops in northern China are mostly entering their greening period, and this is about 3-10 days earlier than usual due to higher-than-average temperatures.
Soil moisture levels are generally in the suitable or...