China's meteorological authorities have renewed an orange alert for a cold wave, signaling the highest level of warning in the country's three-tier system. This alert forecasts significant temperature drops across the Chinese mainland from Monday to Thursday.
According to the National Meteorological Center (NMC), temperatures are expected to plunge by 8 to 12 degrees Celsius in most regions. In more vulnerable areas like Hunan Province, Guizhou Province, and Northeast China, the drop could exceed 20 degrees Celsius, posing substantial challenges to daily life and local economies.
In response, the NMC has urged local governments to implement precautionary measures to safeguard residents and infrastructure. The public has been advised to stay warm and take necessary steps to protect crops and aquatic products from the extreme cold, which could affect food supply chains and agricultural productivity.
China's three-tier, color-coded weather warning system for cold waves categorizes alerts as blue, yellow, and orange, with orange indicating the most severe conditions. This proactive approach aims to minimize the adverse effects of extreme weather on society and the economy.
Such extreme weather events highlight the ongoing challenges posed by climate variability, underscoring the importance of resilience and preparedness in the face of changing global weather patterns.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
