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China Issues Renewed Weather Alerts for Rainstorms, Strong Winds

China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) has renewed weather warnings for multiple regions as heavy rains and gales threaten to disrupt daily life and transportation networks. The alerts, issued on Friday, cover vast areas from Chongqing to Jiangsu provinces, with maritime zones including the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea also affected.

Between Friday and Saturday morning, hourly rainfall exceeding 50 mm is expected in parts of Chongqing, Hubei, and Shandong, potentially triggering flash floods. Authorities have activated emergency protocols, urging local governments to implement safety measures for residents and infrastructure.

Simultaneously, a blue wind alert – the lowest in China's four-tier warning system – remains active across Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and seven coastal provinces. Maritime operations face particular risks, with the NMC advising ships in the Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea to seek immediate shelter.

Meteorologists emphasize the compound risks of thunderstorms accompanying extreme precipitation. The weather patterns come as urban centers prepare for potential transport disruptions, while agricultural regions monitor crop impacts ahead of harvest seasons.

Travelers planning visits to affected areas are advised to check real-time updates, particularly those transiting through major hubs like Zhengzhou and Wuhan. The NMC maintains 24-hour monitoring as the weather system develops.

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