Flights cancelled, millions told to stay indoors as strong winds lash China
- Beijing issued an orange alert, the second-highest level in a four-tier weather warning system, for strong winds reaching 150 kph expected to sweep the capital and surrounding areas from Friday to Sunday.
- Several outdoor events and activities were suspended, parks and tourist attractions were closed, and construction work and train services were halted as authorities advised residents to stay indoors.
- The strong winds, caused by a cold vortex sweeping in from Mongolia, prompted the meteorological bureau to issue the orange-level warning, and the highest recorded wind speed was 162 km/h in Mentougou district.
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China continues to issue gale, sandstorm, blizzard warnings after three consecutive days
After issuing warnings for three consecutive days, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) continued issuing an orange warning for gales, along with blue warnings for sandstorms and blizzards on Sunday. So far, this round of weather conditions has caused impacts in multiple regions, prompting authorities to implement corresponding preventive and emergency response measures.
Extreme weather stretches from coast to coast
The Northeast was blasted with unusually cold winter weather over the weekend, with snow and ice bringing treacherous conditions. It comes as the West grapples with near-record heat. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson has the latest.
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