Over the past week, temperatures were close to normal or 1-2C colder than normal. The northeast and Inner Mongolia saw rainfall, which was helpful in relieving dry conditions in western Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia, which is beneficial for corn and soybean crops.
Heavy rains continued in southern China, with areas seeing 30-200% more rainfall than in previous years. This rainfall generally impacted rice and vegetable production, with some fields remaining waterlogged.
Temperatures were 4-6C h...