China renews alerts for rainstorms, mountain torrents

BEIJING - China's meteorological and water resources authorities on Saturday evening issued alerts for rainstorms and mountain torrents in some parts of the country.

From 8 pm Saturday to 8 pm Sunday, heavy downpours or rainstorms are expected to hit parts of Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, Guangxi and Guangdong, according to a blue alert issued by the National Meteorological Center.

Parts of these regions may experience rainfall with maximum hourly precipitation surpassing 70 millimeters, accompanied by thunderstorms, gales, or hail, the center said.

The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration also issued a yellow alert for mountain torrents in some areas of the western part of Guangxi from 8 pm Saturday to 8 pm Sunday.

Local governments have been urged to implement precautionary measures and ensure the safety of people.

Authorities have also asked schools and kindergartens to adopt appropriate safety measures for students, while drivers have been cautioned about potential road waterlogging.

China has a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.