News & Insights Across Asia
China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has activated a level-4 emergency response as Typhoon Maliksi approaches Guangdong Province, expected to make landfall at tropical storm strength.
China’s National Meteorological Center has issued a blue alert for heavy rainstorms expected to affect multiple regions from Friday to Saturday, urging residents to stay alert and take precautions.
Southern China is expected to experience increased rainfall during the Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, with precipitation ranging from 20 to 60 mm, according to the National Climate Center.
China has issued an orange alert for severe weather, forecasting thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain in several provinces from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
A powerful tornado struck Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, leaving five dead and 33 injured. Authorities are assessing the damage and coordinating relief efforts.
The China Meteorological Administration issues alerts for severe convective weather and heavy rains in southern China.
Heavy rainstorms in south China’s Guangdong Province have resulted in three deaths and eleven missing persons. Authorities are mobilizing emergency teams as rainfall continues to impact the region.
Persistent rain and upstream water influx have caused rapid rises in water levels at Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, with expectations of continued increases in the coming days.
China’s National Meteorological Center renews a yellow alert for rainstorms, forecasting heavy downpours across southern provinces and urging precautions for public safety.
China renews blue alert for sandstorms in northwestern regions, urging residents to take precautions against wind and drifting sand.
China’s national observatory continues its blue alert for gales, warning of strong winds across Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Jilin, Gansu provinces, and parts of the Yellow Sea from Friday to Saturday.
China’s National Meteorological Center has renewed a yellow alert for sandstorms across northern regions, affecting several provinces from March 28 to March 29.
Severe sandstorms have struck China’s Inner Mongolia, leading to a yellow alert across northern regions. Residents are advised to take precautions as experts explain the meteorological reasons behind the phenomenon.
China renews blue alert as heavy rainstorms are expected to hit several provinces, including Guizhou, Hunan, and Zhejiang. Residents are advised to take precautions against potential flooding and disruptions.
The National Meteorological Center of the Chinese mainland has renewed a yellow alert for thick fog across several regions, warning of reduced visibility and advising caution for travelers and motorists.
Recent cold wave slows thawing of China’s Yellow River, prompting enhanced flood control efforts amid concerns over ice-jam floods in upper and middle reaches.
A severe cold wave is expected to hit China from February 17 to 22, coinciding with the peak of the Spring Festival travel season. Authorities warn of potential traffic congestion due to adverse weather conditions.
China experienced its warmest year on record in 2023, with average temperatures reaching 10.71°C, the highest since 1951, according to the China Meteorological Administration’s climate report.
China’s National Meteorological Center has renewed a blue alert for blizzards in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces, forecasting heavy snowfall and urging precautions against severe weather conditions.
Heavy snowfall in central and eastern China since Wednesday has disrupted transport during the Spring Festival travel rush, affecting millions of travelers heading home for the holiday.
