Because of the severe winds that are expected to affect northern China this weekend, staff have been instructed to hurry house, classes have been suspended, and outdoor activities have been postponed.
Millions have been urged to stay indoors, with some state media outlets citing the possibility of “easily blown away” those who weigh less than 50 kg ( 110 lbs )
As a cold vortex moves southeast from Mongolia, winds crest 150 kph ( 93 mph ) are expected to sweep Beijing, Tianjin, and other parts of the Hebei region from Friday to Sunday.
Beijing has issued an orange notice for storms, the second-highest in a four-tier wind reminder system, for the first time in a decade.
Particularly during this time of year, strong winds are no unusual coming from Mongolia. However, it is anticipated that the area’s gusts will become stronger than anything in recent memory.
Beijing’s temperature is expected to drop by 13 degree Fahrenheit on Saturday when the strongest winds will make an impact, according to officials.
The Beijing Meteorological Service described this strong storm as intense, lasts for a long time, affects a large location, and is “highly disastrous.”
China uses a scale of 1 to 17 to determine wind velocity. The China Meteorological Administration claims that a degree 11 wind can cause” serious damage,” while a degree 12 wind can cause “extreme death.”
This weekend’s winds are expected to range from stage 11 to 13.
The world’s first human-made half marathon, which will then take place on April 19, has been put on hold as a result of the suspension of several sporting events scheduled for the weekend.
Design work and train service have been suspended while parks and tourist destinations have been closed and people have been advised to avoid backyard activities.
In the area, hundreds of trees have been reinforced or pruned to stop them from falling.
People are being advised to avoid entering mountains and forests, where winds are anticipated to be particularly strong.
Social media users are finding humor in their post-holiday ideas as locals squabble.
A Weibo users commented,” This breeze is therefore logical because it starts on Friday night and ends on Sunday, without causing any disruption to work on Monday at all.”
Hashtags have been popular on Chinese social media about the strong winds and the admonition that those who weigh less than 50 kg may be thrown aside. I eat but little, just for this day, as one Weibo user remarked.
Beijing has also issued a warning for forest flames and forbids outdoor flames from people.
On Sunday nights, the gusts are forecast to commence easing.