China issues first "EXTREME DESTRUCTION" weather alert in a decade as 93mph winds threaten to blow lighter citizens away - 22 million people told to stay home
Chinese authorities have issued a bizarre warning that people weighing less than 50kg (7st 9lbs) could literally be "blown away" this weekend.
Mongolia's "Extreme" Cold Vortex Descends
A massive cold vortex traveling southeast from Mongolia is expected to bring catastrophic winds to Beijing, Tianjin, and parts of Hebei province from Friday through Sunday.
The incoming weather system has prompted Beijing's meteorological service to issue an orange alert—the first in a decade and the second-highest in China's four-tier weather warning system.
Forecasters predict wind speeds could reach a staggering 93 miles per hour, powerful enough to cause what officials are calling "extreme destruction."
Viral Warning For Lightweight Citizens
The government's unusual advisory specifically targeting lighter individuals has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms.
Related hashtags quickly began trending on Weibo, China's popular blogging website, as citizens reacted to the strange but serious warning.
While Mongolian winds are common during this season, meteorologists have emphasized that this particular weather event is far from ordinary.
"This strong wind is extreme, lasts for a long time, affects a wide area and is highly disastrous," warned the meteorological service in their official statement.
Massive Disruption Across Multiple Cities
The impending weather catastrophe has triggered widespread precautionary measures affecting daily life for millions.
Workers have been instructed to return home early, while schools have suspended classes entirely.
All outdoor events have been canceled until further notice.
Parks, tourist attractions, and construction sites across the affected regions have been temporarily closed.
Transportation Systems Grind To A Halt
The transportation network has been severely disrupted, with 56 train services canceled on Friday and 103 more scheduled for cancellation on Saturday.
China Southern Airlines alone has scrapped 31 flights for Friday and 17 for Saturday as of noon local time.
Thousands of trees across Beijing have been reinforced with protective materials in anticipation of the destructive gusts.
Unprecedented Wind Scale Readings
The meteorological service has classified the expected gusts at levels 11 to 13 on China's 17-level wind scale—a rarely seen intensity.
According to official classifications, level 11 winds can cause "serious damage" to infrastructure and vegetation.
Level 12 and above brings what authorities ominously term "extreme destruction" to affected areas.
The extraordinary warning specifically instructing the 22 million residents to avoid non-essential travel—with special emphasis on those under 50kg—comes as authorities fear the winds could literally lift and carry away lighter individuals.
This advisory marks one of the most unusual public safety warnings issued in recent Chinese history, highlighting the extreme nature of the weather event.
Meteorologists predict the dangerous conditions will begin to subside Sunday night, with a return to normal weather expected by Monday.
