Hey, Beijing! Get ready to bundle up because winter is arriving early this year! 🧣🧤 The Chinese capital, home to over 21 million people, has issued a blue cold wave alert on Sunday. This means a serious chill is about to hit, bringing with it rain, snow, and some frosty temperatures. 🥶
What to Expect? Starting Sunday night, rain and snow will begin to sprinkle the city and will last until Monday noon. For those in the mountainous areas, brace yourselves for blizzard conditions! 🌨️ After the snow clears, strong winds and freezing temps will stick around through Wednesday. Hold onto your hats! 💨🎩
City's Got Your Back! The urban management authorities aren't taking any chances. They've mobilized over 35,000 personnel, got 5,121 snow-clearing vehicles, and more than 4,600 pieces of snow-removal machinery on standby. Talk about being prepared! 🚜👷♀️
\"Rain and snow will significantly diminish visibility and create slippery road conditions,\" warned Zhao Wei, chief forecaster of the Beijing meteorological center. \"Residents are urged to drive cautiously, monitor road conditions, and avoid outdoor activities in mountainous areas where snow and ice could pose risks.\" 🚗❄️
National Alert! It's not just Beijing feeling the freeze. The National Meteorological Center also renewed blue alerts for cold waves and strong winds across parts of the country. So, it's a good idea to keep those winter coats handy! 🧥🌬️
Just a heads-up: China's weather warning system uses colors to show how intense things are, with red being the most severe, followed by orange, yellow, and blue. 🎨
Stay warm, stay safe, and maybe get ready for some snowball fights! ⛄️❄️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
