BEIJING - China's meteorological and water resources authorities issued warnings for thunderstorms and mountain torrents in some parts of the country on Saturday afternoon.
From 8:00 pm on Saturday to 8:00 pm on Sunday, heavy downpours or thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, Guangxi and Guangdong, according to a blue alert issued by the National Meteorological Center.
Parts of these regions may experience rainfall with maximum hourly rainfall exceeding 70 millimeters, accompanied by thunderstorms, gales or hail, the center said.
The Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration also issued a yellow alert for mountain torrents in some areas of the western part of Guangxi from 8 pm Saturday to 8 pm Sunday.
Local governments have been urged to implement precautionary measures and ensure people's safety.
Authorities have also asked schools and kindergartens to adopt appropriate safety measures for students, while drivers have been warned about possible flooding on the roads.
China has a four-level color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most serious warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
