BEIJING, June 27 (silubaba) -- China's meteorological authorities on Tuesday issued a blue alert for rainstorms in parts of the country.
From 8 p.m. Tuesday to 8 p.m. Wednesday, heavy rain or rainstorms are forecast to hit parts of Gansu, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei and Shandong. Heavy downpours up to 150 mm may lash parts of the Sichuan Basin, according to the National Meteorological Center.
Some of these regions will experience heavy rainfall marked by 30 to over 50 mm of hourly precipitation, as well as severe convective weather such as thunderstorms and gales, the meteorological center said, urging local authorities to take appropriate precautions.
Schools and kindergartens have been asked to ensure the safety of students and children, and drivers have been advised to exercise caution due to potential road waterlogging and traffic congestion.
China has a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue. ■
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