Heavy rain and thunderstorms will once again batter Guangdong over the weekend, according to the provincial meteorological department. The thunderstorms will bring strong winds to parts of the province.

The meteorological department foresee the so-called ‘Dragon Boat Rain' continuing until the end of June. Accordingly, they have again issued warnings that the torrential and continuous rainfalls may trigger floods and landslides among other hazardous conditions due to high ground water levels. Please exercise extra caution when out and about in rural areas, and be alert to the risk of flooding in lower lying areas in the city.

The province's met office released the above image highlighting a total of 20 so-called ‘rain nests’, places in which mountainous topography surrounding a bowl shaped valley will lead to heavier than average rainfall. Residents in these areas should remain extremely vigilant over the coming week.

Review of the weather in May

Higher temperatures—The average temperature of Guangdong in May was 27.1℃, which is significantly higher than the same period last year (25.3℃) and ranks as the third hottest month in the province on record.

Uneven precipitation—The province’s average precipitation in May was 253.8 mm, close to the historical figure. Rainfall was distributed unevenly throughout the region, however, with most regions seeing downed 11% less rainfall than in previous years, and spikes in other areas making up the shortfall.

7-Day weather forecast for Guangzhou

June 5th (Friday), heavy rain, 24-32℃

June 6th (Saturday), heavy rain, 24-31℃

June 7th (Sunday), heavy rain, 25-30℃

June 8th (Monday), heavy rain, 25-30℃

June 9th (Tuesday), thunderstorms, 26-32℃

June 10th (Wednesday), thunderstorms, 26-33℃

June 11th (Thursday), thunderstorm, 26-33℃