Tree torn with roots by strong winds in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China, April 12, 2025. © NurPhoto / Getty Images
China called on residents of the northern part of the country who weigh little than 50 kg to stay in their homes, informing that they could be "easyly blown out" by strong winds passing through the region, as reported by local media.
The national weather agency issued 5 warnings for this weekend, covering the wind, rain, snow and storms, with kidnappings reaching level 13;The wind force shall be measured on a scale of 1 to 17. According to the Chinese Meteorological Administration, level 11 winds can origin ‘serious injury’, while level 12 winds bring "extreme destruction".On Friday, an orange wind alert was released in the capital for the first time in a decade – the second highest in China's four-stage system.The storm, caused by a cold whirl moving south from Mongolia, brought wind rushes up to 150 km/h in Beijing, Tianjin and parts of Hebei.
Authorities have warned that the winds are strong adequate to rip trees up to 30 cm in diameter.To minimise damage, urban parks were closed and older trees were cut or reinforced.
Despite these measures, nearly 300 trees were overturned, damaging respective vehicles.
No injuries were reported.
The authorities besides recommended 22 million Beijing residents to avoid travel that is not necessary."Everyone in Beijing was truly upset about it.
There are barely any people on the streets today.
However, it was not as serious as I imagined" “One of the inhabitants told Reuters.
Another resident, a 30-year-old boy named Li, added:
“It wasn’t as serious as I imagined — not adequate to make it impossible — although it has any effect on everyday life.”The storm besides disrupted transport.
More than 400 flights were cancelled at Beijing Capital global Airport and respective rail connections were suspended.
While supermarkets remained open, the shelves rapidly deserted.In the districts of Shijiazhuang and Laiyuan in Hebei falling trees and debris forced road closure, and sandstorms caused additional closures at night.Further west, sandstorms were besides reported in Gansu and Ningxia, and visibility in any areas fell to 50 metres.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/news/615696-chinese-warned-to-stay-home/
