China’s national weather observatory issued a yellow alert for rainstorms on Tuesday as heavy rain is expected in most of southern China and parts of northern China over the next 24 hours.
From Tuesday to Wednesday, torrential rain is expected in parts of Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanxi, Hebei and Liaoning provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to the National Meteorological Center (NMC).
Some regions will receive up to 190 millimeters of precipitation, the NMC said.
The center warned local authorities to limit outdoor activities and take precautions against flooding and geological disasters.
This year’s 13th typhoon, Hato, is expected to make landfall in Guangdong on Wednesday, bringing torrential rain and gales over the coming days.
China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red the most severe, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
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