China renews Blue alert for rainstorms

BEIJING: China’s National Meteorological Center on Sunday renewed a blue alert for rainstorms, as heavy downpours are expected to lash parts of the country.
From Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon, heavy rains are forecast to hit parts of Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, Guangdong, Shaanxi and Shanxi, the center said.
Parts of these regions may experience heavy rainfall with maximum hourly precipitation in excess of 60 millimeters, accompanied by thunderstorms, gales and hail, according to the center. Local governments have been urged to make appropriate preparations and fulfill their responsibilities accordingly. –Agencies