China's meteorological authority forecast on Friday that a cold front will bring strong winds and temperature drops to most parts of China in next few days.
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The National Meteorological Center (NMC) warned that the cold front will move fast and affect a vast region across China, and people should take precautions against possible diseases, such as influenza.
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From Friday to Saturday, temperatures will drop by 4 to 8 degrees Celsius in most parts of north China, the southeast of northeastern China, regions along the Yellow and Huaihe rivers, as well as most regions in south China.
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Some regions will see temperatures drop by up to 10 degrees Celsius, the center said.
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Affected by the cold front, there will be only light rain in some southern parts of the country in the next two days.
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On Sunday, the southern end of the Yangtze River and central and northern parts of south China will experience moderate to heavy rain, according to the NMC.Â