China’s raw milk prices have stretched to new heights once again in August as the country continues to run into strong demand, alongside supply chain disruptions such as COVID-19 and torrential rains. From port shutdowns to lockdowns driven by the Delta-variant, to devastating floods that are taking peoples lives, China’s uncertainty propelling milk prices as dairy consumption remains favorable for health and wellness, as pushed by the Chinese government at the beginning of COVID-19’s spread last year.

The deaths from flooding were recorded in the township of Liulin, part of the city of Suizhou in the north of the province. The deaths were recorded in the township of Liulin, part of the city of Suizhou in the north of the province. Extreme weather in the province has caused widespread power cuts and has damaged more than 3,600 houses and 8,110 hectares of crops. Total losses were estimated at 108 million yuan ($16.67 million), the official China Daily said on Friday, citing the province's emergency management bureau. China regularly experiences flooding during its wet summer months, but authorities have warned that extreme weather is now becoming more frequent as a result of climate change.

Domestic demand for fluid milk is high, as well as their need for purchasing inputs, which does not seem to be waning. Consumers in Wuhan have started to hoard food (primarily noodles and pork) due to fear while the government attempts to tell individuals not to panic because they have sufficient supplies.