The southern part of China is expected to see more rainfall during the Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, the National Climate Center said on Tuesday.
The accumulated precipitation in southern China and the southwestern province of Guizhou is expected to range from 20 to 60 mm, said Jia Xiaolong, deputy director of the center at a press conference.
Tourists go boating in Qianlingshan Park in Guiyang City, capital of Guizhou Province, southwest China, April 29, 2024. /CFP
Some of the aforementioned areas are expected to see accumulated precipitation exceeding 150 mm, accompanied by strong convective weather such as thunderstorms, gales, and hail, Jia added.
The climate center issued a warning regarding potential mountain torrents, landslides and flash floods along small and medium-sized rivers, and advised the public to remain vigilant by closely monitoring local weather forecasts and taking safety precautions, especially when traveling to mountainous or waterside areas.
(Cover: Water level of the Dongjiang River rises in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, south China, April 29, 2024. /CFP)