The world is bracing itself for more episodes of extreme weather this year. Scientists say the cause is partly the lingering El Nino weather system.
It is being blamed for severe winter flooding in central and western America and the worst drought in decades in the normally rainy region of south east Asia.
Chinese authorities are concerned about the prospect of a more challenging rainy season this year. Starting today, CCTV will be bringing you all the latest on this monstrous weather phenomenon.