A fierce cold wave is sweeping through central and eastern China, unleashing strong winds and plunging temperatures as it advances. Authorities warn residents to prepare for disruptions as the weather system intensifies this week.
Key Developments:
- Timeline: Peak impacts expected February 6-7, with winds strengthening progressively from northern to southern regions
- Hardest-Hit Areas: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shanxi and Shandong provinces, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic hub
- Wind Patterns: Inner Mongolia saw the strongest gusts on February 6, followed by Shanxi and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area. Shandong, Anhui, and Jiangsu provinces faced elevated winds by evening
- Southern Impact: Gusts reaching Level 6 wind speeds forecast for multiple southern regions by February 7
Meteorologists attribute the sudden temperature drop to a strong Arctic air mass colliding with existing weather systems. The cold wave highlights growing concerns about extreme weather patterns in Asia, with climate experts urging cities to strengthen infrastructure resilience.
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Cold wave brings strong winds and freezing temperatures to China
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