China to enhance meteorological disaster response

BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) -- China is working to establish a meteorological disaster risk management system based on pre-disaster warnings, a Chinese climate official said.

"Global warming has led to an increase in the frequency of extreme meteorological disasters," said Chao Qingchen, director of the National Climate Center.

China observes National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day on May 12 each year.

Chao said China has developed real-time monitoring and risk assessment technologies for major disasters such as typhoons, rainstorms, droughts, high temperatures, and low temperatures.

China will strengthen the tracking and analysis of extreme weather, conduct further research on disaster-causing mechanisms, and enhance disaster risk prevention capabilities.

To improve meteorological services, Chao said more efforts will be made to tailor the services for various sectors, such as agriculture, transportation, energy supply, health, and tourism.