Warnings renewed for typhoon, heavy rainfall

China renewed typhoon and heavy rainfall warnings on Thursday as concerns mounted over potential flash floods, urban flooding and geological disasters in the coming days, with some regions having experienced up to four times their usual rainfall, authorities said.

The National Meteorological Center issued a blue typhoon warning, the lowest on its four-tier alert system, and a yellow rainstorm warning, the second lowest, at 6 am on Thursday.

Heavy rainfall is forecast for North China from Thursday through Saturday, with Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces expected to be the hardest hit. Authorities warned of intense rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and hail in these areas.