Between 1332 and 1337, alternating extreme floods and droughts plagued China during the Yuan dynasty, causing widespread famine, displacement, and social unrest. These climatic disasters strained imperial resources and contributed to instability. Such events illustrate the interplay of environment and governance, themes echoed in historical Chinese poetry and chronicles.

The floods and droughts in China from 1332 to 1337 fueled poetic criticism of Mongol rule and highlighted natural imbalances. Poets like Zhu Yuanzhang used these events to express social discontent and advocate for change, intertwining environmental themes with political commentary.