China's National Meteorological Center renewed a blue alert for rainstorms in various parts of the country on Tuesday.
From Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning, heavy downpours are expected to lash parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangxi and Fujian, as some areas may experience up to 150 millimeters of rainfall.
Some regions are likely to encounter over 60 millimeters of hourly precipitation, accompanied by thunderstorms, gales and hail.
Lijiang River in Guilin City of south China's Guangxi Autonomous Region is experiencing an increase in water level due to the excessive rain, May 10, 2022. /CFP
The center has advised local governments to make preparations for the rainstorms. Schools and kindergartens have been asked to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of children, and drivers have been alerted to watch out for flooding and traffic jams.
China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
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