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China Issues Blue Alert as Heavy Rain Batters Southern Regions 🌧️🚨

China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) has renewed a blue alert for rainstorms, warning residents in southern, southwestern, and eastern regions to brace for intense downpours this week. 💦 The alert, activated Sunday, highlights risks for areas including Guizhou, Guangdong, the island of Taiwan, and Guangxi.

China’s color-coded weather system ranks alerts from red (most severe) to blue. While blue is the lowest tier, the NMC forecasts localized rainfall of up to 130 millimeters in parts of Guangxi and Taiwan, with hourly precipitation exceeding 60 mm in some areas. ☔️🌪️ Authorities urge residents to avoid flooded roads and monitor updates.

Heavy rains could trigger landslides and disrupt travel, especially in mountainous zones. The NMC advised schools and businesses to prepare for sudden weather shifts. 🏞️🚧 \"Stay alert,\" the center tweeted, reminding locals to check real-time forecasts via official apps.

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