Cold air forecast to sweep from north

Cold air is forecast to sweep across China and cause a slump in temperatures along with strong wind, as measures have been taken nationwide to ensure people a warm winter.

The National Meteorological Center said that starting from Thursday, temperatures were forecast to plummet, and wind is expected to blow from the northwestern to southeastern parts of China.

Temperatures are forecast to drop by between 8 C and 10 C, and in some northern areas by 16 C.