Central China's Henan Province on Sunday issued a red alert for rainstorms, according to the provincial meteorological observatory. 

It suggested schools, kindergartens and all businesses temporarily close, and reminded the government to prepare for rainstorm emergency work.

China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.

Recent flooding in the province left more than 300 people dead, according to the information office of the provincial government.