Tag: hailstorms

Northern China is bracing for a weekend of extreme weather, as a powerful cold vortex sweeping in from Mongolia unleashes typhoon-strength winds heavy snow, and hailstorms, causing widespread disruption. The system has forced major event cancellations, including a half marathon in Beijing suspended dozens of train services, and led officials to urge residents to stay indoors and avoid travel. The Chinese capital, home to over 22 million people, has issued its first orange gale alert in a decade, warning of wind gusts reaching up to 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph). Temperatures in the city are expected to plummet by as much as 12°C, with forecasters suggesting wind speeds may set new April records. The storm’s impact stretches beyond Beijing. Inner Mongolia and parts of northeastern ...