As powerful winds swept through Northern China over the weekend, authorities alerted Beijing's 22 million residents to remain indoors due to the potential dangers. These winds, anticipated to be the strongest in the month of April since 1951, have already toppled trees, disrupted transportation, and led to widespread evacuations.
**Beijing Residents Cautioned as Rare April Winds Wreak Havoc**
**Beijing Residents Cautioned as Rare April Winds Wreak Havoc**
Authorities in Beijing have urged residents to stay indoors as the city readies for what may be its most intense winds in 70 years, fostering fears of damage and disruption.
On Saturday morning, over 400 trees were uprooted while nearly 7,000 individuals were evacuated from their homes in the capital. Dust storms also engulfed regions across the north of the country, including Beijing. The high-speed winds, linked to a polar vortex in Mongolia, are predicted to peak in strength, achieving speeds between 83 to 92 miles per hour and causing a significant drop in temperatures from recent warm spells.
Reports indicate that the strong winds began to impact the area on Friday morning, with many residents describing the noise as haunting. For instance, Yang Bobo, a postgraduate student, recounted how the wind knocked over a glass door at her school, highlighting the chaotic scene.
This severe weather has prompted the city to delay various activities, including soccer matches and a marathon, leading to significant travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights canceled.
Power outages have also been reported, with protective measures taken in advance of expected further impact from the winds in Beijing and surrounding provinces. Meanwhile, meteorological offices in South Korea and Japan are on alert, noting that the wind patterns impacting their coasts are also a result of the same weather system affecting Northern China.
As the storm unfolds, residents remain advised to monitor the situation closely and avoid unnecessary travel to ensure safety during this rare meteorological event.
Reports indicate that the strong winds began to impact the area on Friday morning, with many residents describing the noise as haunting. For instance, Yang Bobo, a postgraduate student, recounted how the wind knocked over a glass door at her school, highlighting the chaotic scene.
This severe weather has prompted the city to delay various activities, including soccer matches and a marathon, leading to significant travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights canceled.
Power outages have also been reported, with protective measures taken in advance of expected further impact from the winds in Beijing and surrounding provinces. Meanwhile, meteorological offices in South Korea and Japan are on alert, noting that the wind patterns impacting their coasts are also a result of the same weather system affecting Northern China.
As the storm unfolds, residents remain advised to monitor the situation closely and avoid unnecessary travel to ensure safety during this rare meteorological event.
