Beijing, Oct. 17 -- China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Friday renewed alerts for rainstorms and strong winds in some parts of the country.
From 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, heavy rains are forecast to hit parts of Chongqing, Hubei, Henan, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hunan and Guizhou, the center said.
It noted that some parts of these regions could experience heavy rainfall, with hourly precipitation highs exceeding 50 millimeters, accompanied by thunderstorms and gales.
Local governments have been urged to make appropriate preparations and fulfill their related responsibilities accordingly.
The NMC also renewed a blue alert for strong winds, warning that from 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, strong winds are expected i...