China issues Blue Alert for rainstorms

BEIJING: China’s National Meteorological Center issued a blue alert for rainstorms in some parts of the country, on Monday.
From 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday, rainstorms are expected in parts of Sichuan, Chongqing, Shaanxi, Hubei, Henan, Shandong, Anhui and Jiangsu, while heavy downpours of up to 150 mm of precipitation may lash parts of these regions, the meteorological center said.
Some regions will also experience short-term heavy rainfall, with over 50 mm of hourly precipitation in certain places, accompanied by thunderstorms and gales. The meteorological center has advised local governments to make appropriate preparations and check the drainage systems of cities, farmlands and fishponds. –Agencies