Widespread rain and snow will enter their strongest period starting today, with temperatures in many places set to hit new lows for the second half of the year.

Today, the large-scale rain and snow event will enter its strongest phase. The north will see widespread heavy to torrential rain rarely seen in the same period, with localized torrential downpours, while northeastern Inner Mongolia and northwestern Heilongjiang will see localized blizzards or severe blizzards. Along with the precipitation, temperatures in many parts of the north will also hit new lows for the second half of this year. Through next week, cold air will frequently affect China, and temperatures in the north will remain persistently low. After the recent warmth in Jiangnan and other areas, temperatures will drop around the 21st, and autumn chill will set in.