Heavy rain to hit north China

Torrential rain is forecast for north China, and thunderstorms and strong wind will hit parts of the south over the next three days.

North and northeast China will see heavy rain, with snow and sleet expected in high-altitude areas, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said on Sunday.

Areas to the south of the Yangtze River and some regions in south China will experience occasional thunderstorms and strong wind, the center added.

The NMC also warned of sharp temperatures drop of up to 8 degrees Celsius from Sunday to Tuesday.