Strong Winds Cause Travel Disruptions and Closures in Beijing and Northern China:

Severe gales devastated the capital region of China and Beijing on Saturday, resulting in the transport system and access to a number of tourist sites being closed to the public. The windstorm was associated with a cold vortex system over Mongolia, which moved through the region towards the east and south starting Friday, as noted by The China Meteorological Administration (CMA).

“The New Breed of Storms” Cited Unprecedented Records of More than 10 Years
The CMA has also forewarned that some areas may record winds during that period at unprecedented levels that have not been encountered since 1951, which would make April 12 the day when the winds recorded peak speeds historically.
In turn, , and for the first time in 10 years, the capital activated a level orange warning for wind, predicted hazardous weather conditions.

Specifically Altered Regions of Travel and Access to Public Facilities
Aviation Services: CCTV reports that as of the morning of Saturday, more than 413 flights were cancelled in the region's capital airport.

Railway Transport: The other direction of the drive, high-speed metro lines and air port express train off route the Suburban traffic ceased operating temporarily.

Tourism: Other notable places such as Universal studios, Beijing zoo, Temple of the Heaven and Summer Palace suspended operations for tourists due to safety.

Damages to Property without Casualties
Almost 300 trees were uprooted due to strong winds and about 19 cars were damaged in the city as a result of the storm.

As reported by government representatives, no casualties have been recorded in Beijing.

Repeated Extreme Events Surge Along With Climate Concerns

The country remains on high alert due to severe weather which continues to intensify. China suffers from the constant impacts of climate change, and suffers the stern conditions, which burden the country as the number one producer of greenhouse gases:

- In 2023, multiple floods and storms wreaked havoc, claiming lives and resulting in extensive evacuations.
- May 2023 saw a horrific highway collapse in southern China due to incessant rains that killed 48 people.