Due to the influence of cold air, rainfall in northern regions will increase starting today, with significant rain expected tomorrow from the Sichuan Basin to the Huanghuai area. Meanwhile, many parts of northern China will experience noticeable cooling this week, with temperatures in many areas potentially dropping to new lows since the beginning of autumn. However, in southern China, temperatures will remain high in the coming days, with persistent heat.

Cold air is about to bring a new round of rainfall

Significant rainfall expected from the Sichuan Basin to the Huanghuai region

Yesterday, severe convective weather occurred in Northeast China and Inner Mongolia. At the same time, light to moderate rain was widespread from the southwest to the Jianghuai region, with heavy rain or rainstorms in some areas. Monitoring data shows that parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, northern Heilongjiang, southeastern Jilin, eastern Liaoning, southern Jiangsu, central and southern Anhui, northern Zhejiang, eastern Hubei, northern Hunan, northeastern Guizhou, western Yunnan, northwestern Guangxi, southwestern Guangdong, and Hainan Island experienced heavy rain or rainstorms, with some areas like Tongren in Guizhou seeing torrential rain.

Starting today, as a new cold air mass arrives, rainfall in northern regions will begin to increase. Tomorrow, as cold and warm air converge, significant rainfall is expected from the Sichuan Basin to the Huanghuai region, with heavy rain or torrential rain in some areas.

According to forecasts, today, parts of central and eastern Inner Mongolia, eastern Jilin, central and northern Liaoning, eastern Tibet, southern Gansu, northern and southern Shaanxi, central and northern Shanxi, eastern Huanghuai, northern Anhui, northern Jiangsu, eastern Southwest China, southwestern Yunnan, and southeastern coastal Guangdong will experience moderate to heavy rain. Some areas, including southern Gansu, southern Shandong, eastern Henan, northern Anhui, northern Jiangsu, and the western Sichuan Basin, may see heavy rain or torrential rain.

Tomorrow, parts of southern North China, most of the Huanghuai region, northeastern Southwest China, and southern South China will experience moderate to heavy rain. Some areas, including most of Shandong and the northwestern Sichuan Basin, may see heavy rain or torrential rain.

The day after tomorrow, parts of northeastern and southern Southwest China, eastern Northwest China, southern North China, eastern and southwestern Huanghuai, western Jianghuai, northern western Sichuan Plateau, and Hainan Island will experience moderate to heavy rain. Some areas, including southeastern Tibet, southern Shaanxi, and central and northern Sichuan Basin, may see heavy rain or torrential rain.

Significant cooling expected in most northern regions

Persistent heat in southern China

Yesterday, due to the influence of cold air, some parts of Xinjiang experienced significant cooling. At 14:00, the temperature in Urumqi was only 11.1°C, nearly 10°C lower than the 20.5°C recorded at the same time the previous day, bringing a noticeable chill. This week, under the frequent influence of cold air, temperatures in most northern regions and Jianghan will fluctuate downward, with many areas experiencing autumn coolness. It is expected that most of Northwest China will see significant cooling today, and from tomorrow to the 19th, the highest temperatures in many northern areas will drop to their lowest points during this period. Cities like Hohhot,

Sichuan Basin

The Sichuan Basin is a fertile lowland region in southwestern China, historically known as the “Country of Heaven” due to its agricultural productivity. It was the heartland of the ancient states of Ba and Shu and was later incorporated into China during the Qin Dynasty. The basin is also famously protected by surrounding mountains, which has given it a distinct cultural identity and a reputation for spicy cuisine.

Huanghuai

Huanghuai is not a specific place or cultural site, but rather a geographical term referring to the vast Huang-Huai-Hai Plain in eastern China, formed by the sediment deposits of the Yellow River (Huang He) and Huai River. This fertile region has been one of China’s most important agricultural areas for millennia, historically known as the “land of fish and rice” and a core area for the development of Chinese civilization. It encompasses parts of several provinces and has played a crucial role in China’s food production, water management challenges, and historical events throughout dynastic history.

Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia is an autonomous region of northern China, historically inhabited by nomadic Mongol tribes who established the vast Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in the 13th century. Today, it is known for its vast grasslands, traditional yurt dwellings, and a unique blend of Han Chinese and Mongolian cultures.

Northeast China

Northeast China, historically known as Manchuria, is a region comprising the three provinces of Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang. It was the homeland of the Manchu people, who established the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. The region is also known for its heavy industry, which was developed extensively during the 20th century, and its harsh, cold winters.

Jianghuai

Jianghuai is not a specific place but a historical and cultural region in eastern China, encompassing the drainage basins of the Huai River and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River (Jiang). Historically, it was a volatile frontier between northern and southern Chinese states and cultures, often serving as a strategic buffer zone. The area is known for its distinct dialect, cuisine, and its historical significance in events like the Chu-Han Contention.

Yellow River

The Yellow River, known as the “Mother River of China,” is the second-longest river in the country and the cradle of early Chinese civilization. It has played a central role in China’s agricultural development and history for thousands of years, though its frequent and devastating floods have also earned it the nickname “China’s Sorrow.” The river gets its name and distinctive color from the vast amounts of yellowish silt, or loess, it carries from the plateau regions.

Yangtze River

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world, playing a central role in China’s history, culture, and economy for millennia. It has been a vital transportation route and the cradle of Chinese civilization, with its basin home to numerous ancient settlements and the site of major historical events. Today, it is also famous for the monumental Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest power station.

Northwest China

Northwest China is a vast, arid region historically traversed by the Silk Road, which facilitated trade and cultural exchange between China and Central Asia. It is home to significant ethnic minority groups, including the Uyghurs, and contains historical sites like the Mogao Caves, a complex of Buddhist temple grottoes. The area’s history is deeply tied to the expansion of the Han dynasty and later Chinese empires into Central Asia.