Several Weather Warnings issued in China

Rain, accompanied by hail and high wind, hit Beijing and Tianjin in north China on Friday evening. The largest hailstones measured 20 mm in diameter, while gusts reached force eight. The Beijing Meteorological Observatory had issued several weather warnings on the day, including an orange alert for lightning, yellow alerts for wind and for hail. 

To ensure safety, Beijing Metro deployed additional personnel at key locations and increased patrol inspections. In response to the severe weather, Jizhou’s authorities advised agricultural producers to take preventive measures. Local emergency, agricultural, and other departments are currently assessing the impact of the hailstorm.