Northern China hit by more sandstorms in March; authorities launch 24-hour monitoring

Northern China has been hit by more sandstorms this March compared with previous years, the result of multiple factors including stronger winds generated by cold fronts, higher temperatures and poor vegetation coverage in the southern parts of Mongolia and northern China due to lower precipitation. Since the beginning of March, four dust weather events, including two sandstorms and two dust events have buffeted China, compared to only two last year, a statement from China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration said.

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cold fronts：【地理】冷锋

warm fronts：【地理】暖锋

precipitation：降水；坠落

dust：粉尘

buffet：连续冲击；打击；自助餐