Overview

• Beijing and surrounding regions are experiencing winds up to 150 km/h, marking the strongest April gusts since 1951.
• Authorities have issued the first orange gale alert in a decade, urging 22 million residents to stay indoors, especially those under 50 kg.
• Over 800 flights have been canceled at Beijing’s airports, with train services, including high-speed rail and airport express lines, suspended.
• Major tourist sites like the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven, along with parks and public venues, have been temporarily closed for safety.
• Meteorologists attribute the intensity of the winds to climate change, with additional adverse weather like snow and hailstorms expected in other regions.