April 11, 2025 1:12 PM

Northern China on alert for typhoon-like winds from Mongolia

Northern China is bracing for typhoon-like gales this weekend, with the Chinese capital of Beijing postponing major sporting events, closing parks, suspending train services and warning its 22 million residents against nonessential travel. A powerful current of cold air is forecast to sweep across northern provinces from Friday afternoon through the weekend, bringing unusually powerful winds, China Central Television (CCTV) reported, with gusts in some areas potentially reaching 150 kilometres ...