BEIJING: China’s national observatory on Friday evening issued a yellow alert for heavy fog in some parts of the country.
From Friday night to Saturday morning, thick fog is expected to shroud parts of Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Hubei and the Sichuan Basin, according to the National Meteorological Center.
Visibility in some affected areas will be reduced to less than 500 meters, and in some instances, even below 200 meters, the center said.
Motorists are advised to control their speed to ensure safety, while precautionary measures should be taken at airports, expressways and ferry terminals to ensure traffic safety, according to the center.
China has a three-tier color-coded warning system for thick fog, with red being the most serious, followed by orange and yellow. –Agencies
