Windhoek: China's national observatory on Saturday continued to issue a yellow alert for rainstorms as heavy rainfall is expected in several regions across the country over the next 24 hours. The National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecast that from 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday, heavy to torrential rain is expected to hit regions including Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Liaoning, and Jilin.

According to Namibia Press Agency, some parts in Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Jilin, Fujian, and Yunnan are likely to experience heavy rainfall of up to 180 mm during the period, with thunderstorms and strong winds also possible in some areas. The NMC has advised local authorities to make appropriate preparations and inspect the drainage systems in cities, farmlands, and fishponds to mitigate potential impact.

China's four-tier, color-coded weather warning system uses yellow as a signal for significant, though not the most severe, weather conditions. This system helps local authorities and residents prepare for adverse weather, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow, and blue.