Two to three typhoons are projected to hit or approach China's coastal areas in August, posing risks of floods and storm surges, according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
Jia Xiaolong, deputy director of National Climate Center, said at a press briefing on Wednesday that above-average rainfall is also projected in north, east, and south China. Meanwhile, drought is expected to linger in southwest China's Sichuan Province and Chongqing in August.
He also said temperatures could remain higher than usual, particularly in the country's eastern and central regions.
He cautioned that people should be vigilant against flooding, landslides, heatwaves, and typhoon impacts, and stressed the importance of preparation for energy demands in the month ahead.
China has recorded historic heatwaves since the start of this year's flood season, according to the CMA. According to the country's record, average temperatures between March 15 and July 22 had hit 16.8 degrees Celsius, the second-highest on record. During that period, the CMA reported that six provinces in the country had logged unprecedented highs. Xingping City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province and Badong County in central China's Hubei Province were among 45 stations recording all-time temperature peaks.
Wang Yawei, the spokesperson of the CMA, said that the administration had worked to provide more time-sensitive and accurate forecasts as the country faces volatile weather "with enhanced monitoring methods such as radar, satellite, and artificial intelligence applications to improve nowcasting and early warning capabilities for local severe convective weather."
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