Cold, wet weather strafes travelers at holiday's end

Forecasters say temperatures likely to fall sharply, accompanied by stiff winds

A strong current of cold air swept most parts of North China on Sunday, the last day of the eight-day National Day holiday, and is expected to move into central and southern areas of the country over the next three days, bringing rain and chilly temperatures, according to the National Meteorological Center.

The weather was likely to affect travelers on the last day of Golden Week, as great numbers made their way home.