The Chinese mainland's meteorological authority has issued an orange alert for severe convective weather, predicting a stormy weekend across several provinces. Residents in Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi, and Guangdong can expect intense thunderstorms, gales, hail, and heavy downpours from Tuesday morning until Wednesday morning.
According to the National Meteorological Center, parts of Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong are bracing for torrential rain, with hourly precipitation rates exceeding 80 mm. The public has been urged to avoid outdoor activities and heed local authorities' instructions for emergency rescue efforts.
To mitigate the impact of the severe weather, the meteorological center recommends implementing necessary drainage measures in urban areas and farmlands. China's weather warning system uses a three-tier, color-coded approach for severe convective weather, with orange representing the highest level of alert, followed by yellow and blue.
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