Strong winds hit Beijing on Sunday and left at least four people dead, local media reported.

Affected by the cold air, there still has a gale on Monday, according to the weather forecast. 

Beijing's primary and secondary schools have suspended outdoor activities for the day due to safety concerns, Beijing Municipal Education Commission said on Monday. 

At the same time, the Asian Cuisine Festival and the Parade of Asian Civilizations in Beijing's Olympic Park were cancelled due to weather conditions, local authorities said on Weibo.