Bundle up, folks! 🧣 China is experiencing a massive chill as a powerful cold wave sweeps across the country. The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has upgraded the cold wave warning to orange, the highest alert level, signaling severe weather ahead.
From February 18 to 22, most parts of China will face dramatic temperature drops accompanied by rain, snow, strong winds, and even dust storms. The cold front isn't messing around! 🌨️💨
Northwest China is feeling the freeze, with temperatures plunging by 8 to 16 degrees Celsius. Some areas are shivering through drops of over 20 degrees Celsius! 🥶 In Qinghe County of Altay Prefecture, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the mercury has dipped to a bone-chilling minus 43.3 degrees Celsius. Talk about an ice age! ❄️
Residents are advised to stay warm and take precautions as the cold wave continues its journey across the country. Time to break out those heavy coats and hot teas! ☕
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
