The gusty wind, which reached Beijing from Mongolia on Friday to Saturday, forced until noon cancellation of over 800 flights at two main airports in Beijing.
The main tourist attractions were also closedincluding the summer palace and the temple of heaven.
China. The storms paralyze Beijing. They can “blow” people
The capital's authorities issued first in ten years orange alert before the gale – The second highest warning on a four -stage Chinese scale. It was warned that the wind speed could break the April records dating back to 1951.
Meteorologists warn in the media that wind gusts, which in the evening can reach the strength of 13 on a 17-degree scale, which means wind speed do 150 km/h, People with low body weight can “blow out”. According to the weather service, Zhongguo Tianqi Wang “Winds with strength 10 can stop people weighing 160 kg or more”.
In cities such as Beijing and neighboring Tiencin, dense clusters of skyscrapers additionally contribute to the intensification of gusts. “Wind corridors” Created by buildings, they can increase speed by up to 40 percent. Compared to the areas surrounding them – the meteorologist cited by local media pointed out.
A powerful wind in Beijing. Recommendations for residents were issued
A strong wind, associated with the cold wire from Mongolia, brought A rapid decrease in temperature; by over 12 degrees Celsius. In some regions, snow and hail were recorded in the north.
The wind also caused the dismissal of the half marathon planned for Sunday, in which Humanoid works were to compete.
In addition, sandstorms make traffic difficult in eight northwestern regions, which residents It was recommended to wear masks and protective glasses.
Meteorologists warn that extreme weather conditions may increase in connection with climate change.