The northern regions of Guangdong and the northern part of the Pearl River Delta are anticipated to experience a prolonged spell of heavy rainfall from the afternoon of April 3 to 6. Specifically, certain regions are likely to endure torrential downpours, with isolated instances of extremely intense rainfall, according to the Guangdong Meteorological Service.
Meanwhile, the southern section of the Pearl River Delta and the eastern part of Guangdong are expected to receive heavy to torrential rain, with localized occurrences of severe rainstorms. Additionally, severe convective weather conditions, including thunderstorms accompanied by gale-force winds and hail, are also expected in some areas.
The provincial meteorological service strongly advises residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against the severe weather conditions that are expected to persist throughout the Qingming Festival holiday.
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On the morning of April 3, Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Zhaoqing and Yunfu witnessed cloudy skies, which will transition to moderate to heavy thunderstorms with localized heavy rainfall in the afternoon and evening. Other areas across the province will experience scattered thunderstorms under mostly cloudy conditions.
As the holiday progresses into April 4, Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Heyuan and the northern part of Pearl River Delta will face heavy to extremely torrential rain. Meanwhile, the southern coastal areas will enjoy cloudy skies interspersed with thunder showers. The remaining regions are forecasted to experience moderate thunderstorms, with some areas witnessing heavy rainfall.
The rainfall will intensify in the northern regions of Guangdong and the northern part of Pearl River Delta on April 5, with heavy to extremely torrential rain. The southern section of the Pearl River Delta and the eastern Guangdong are likely to be hit by heavy to torrential rain, with locally severe rainstorms. The remaining areas, however, will enjoy relatively milder weather conditions, with mostly cloudy skies and intermittent thunder showers.
By the conclusion of the holiday on April 6, the rainfall pattern will shift slightly, with southern Shaoguan, southern Qingyuan, Heyuan, Meizhou, the Pearl River Delta and the eastern part of Guangdong experiencing heavy to torrential rain, including locally severe rainstorms. The remaining areas will not be spared from the wet weather, witnessing thunderstorms with localized heavy rain.
Reporter | Abby
Editor | Steven, James
