Many regions in China and Japan are being hit by violent rainstorms and flooding. China is stepping up its fight against the worsening situation, upgrading its emergency response to the second-highest level for flood and drought disaster. Over 200 rivers have burst their banks, causing severe flooding in their immediate area. The water level of Poyang Lake hasn't been as high since 1998. Schools in the eastern province of Anhui were forced to postpone college entrance exams because students couldn't reach examination centers. And, of course, it's all happening against the backdrop of COVID-19.