China Braces for Strongest Winter Storm of 2026 as Cold Wave Intensifies
China activates emergency response as 2026’s strongest winter storm approaches, threatening central and eastern regions with heavy snow and ice from January 17-21.
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China activates emergency response as 2026’s strongest winter storm approaches, threatening central and eastern regions with heavy snow and ice from January 17-21.
China’s Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts the first cold wave of 2025 to affect most of the country from Thursday, bringing widespread snow, rain, strong winds, and significant temperature drops.
Parts of northeast China and the northern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region are experiencing lingering snowfalls as a nationwide cold wave gradually weakens after days of significant temperature drops.
Chinese farmers are innovating to protect their crops as a severe cold wave sweeps across the country. In Jiangsu Province, pitaya farmers are using thermal quilts, diesel heaters, and smartphones to shield their crops.
China’s meteorological authority has issued yellow alerts for blizzards and cold waves, forecasting heavy snowstorms and sharp temperature drops in parts of Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Shandong.
China’s meteorological authorities have renewed blue alerts for cold waves and strong winds, forecasting significant temperature drops and powerful winds across various regions in the coming days.
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.
The Chinese mainland is facing a severe cold wave as temperatures are forecast to drop significantly nationwide. Authorities have issued the highest-level alert, urging precautions to protect citizens and agriculture.
China’s Meteorological Administration has issued the highest-level alert as a severe cold wave sweeps across the nation, bringing drastic temperature drops, snow, and strong winds.
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.
A significant cold wave is set to hit central and eastern China, bringing heavy snow and rain that may disrupt the Spring Festival travel rush as millions journey home for the Lunar New Year celebrations.
China is set to experience its first cold wave of 2024 from Saturday to Tuesday, with temperatures dropping up to 14°C. The National Meteorological Center warns of heavy snow and gales across central, eastern, and southern regions.
China’s meteorological authorities have issued an orange alert as a severe cold wave is expected to bring a sharp temperature drop across the country.
China’s meteorological authorities have issued an orange alert for a severe cold wave, with temperatures expected to drop sharply nationwide from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.