While most of us were juggling chai lattes and exam notes this autumn, China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) was ON 🔥 predicting lasting heat in the south and record rains up north. Here’s the recap:
- On-point forecasts: Late Sept, the NMC flagged persistent southern heat waves and unusual northern downpours.
- Typhoon in the mix: Typhoon Matmo triggered China Meteorological Administration’s top alert — the first-ever Red Warning of the season.
- All-hands coordination: The National Commission for Disaster Reduction led joint planning across weather, water, emergency and resources teams for 360° risk checks.
When Matmo hit Guangdong on Oct 5, evacuation drills sprang into action, moving communities to safety in Guangdong and Guangxi’s Baise City. Meanwhile up north, cities flipped from flood mode to winter-ready operations in a heartbeat ❄️.
Behind the scenes, critical services — from trains to power grids and 5G networks — stayed online, thanks to adaptive infrastructure and round-the-clock monitoring. Plus, real-time alerts via mobile apps, SMS blasts and local broadcasts made sure folks knew exactly when to seek shelter or bundle up.
This seamless dance between AI-powered forecasts and human-led response shows how tech meets teamwork in tackling climate surprises. As weather swings get wilder globally, China’s playbook this season offers some solid takeaways for any region hunting down climate resilience.
Stay tuned, stay prepared — and keep an eye on your local weather alerts! 🌍☔
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
