El Niño / La Niña impact — currently El Niño conditions emerging
El Niño · active now
Flooding risk along the Yangtze; milder northern winters.
La Niña
Colder winters; drought tendency in parts of the north.
7-day forecast — China
Open-MeteoSettled week ahead — highs near 31°, little rain (14mm total). No weather precautions needed.
Tue
Cloudy
30° / 20°
💧 16% · 0mm
🌬 15 km/h
Wed
Cloudy
31° / 21°
💧 2% · 0mm
🌬 11 km/h
Thu
Drizzle
26° / 20°
💧 61% · 4mm
🌬 7 km/h
Fri
Cloudy
26° / 19°
💧 33% · 0mm
🌬 7 km/h
Sat
Drizzle
23° / 19°
💧 59% · 7mm
🌬 8 km/h
Sun
Drizzle
23° / 18°
💧 37% · 1mm
🌬 7 km/h
Mon
Drizzle
22° / 15°
💧 22% · 3mm
🌬 9 km/h
7-day temperature outlook
AI weather ensemble · China
High confidence· why?
- Ensemble members strongly agree — the forecast range is tight.
Plan for the upper end of the range and follow official local authorities for confirmed warnings.
Model comparison — China
4 models · daily max °C| Model | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 30 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 24 |
| GFS | 30 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| ICON | 29 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
| GEM | 31 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
| Spread | ±2 | ±3 | ±7 | ±5 | ±4 |
Spread = warmest−coolest model mean per day. Small spread → models agree (higher confidence); large → genuine uncertainty.
Emergency resources
China · call now or find nearby
ACTIVE EVENTS — China (0)
No active events recorded in China right now.
How to prepare
Full guide ↗Flooding
El Niño / La Niña can drive heavy rainfall, river and flash flooding, and landslides.
Before
- Know if you are in a flood-prone or low-lying area; plan a route to higher ground.
- Move valuables and electrics above expected flood level; prepare sandbags if available.
- Charge phones and keep your go-bag ready when heavy rain is forecast.
During
- Turn Around, Don’t Drown — never walk, swim or drive through flood water (15 cm can knock you down, 60 cm floats a car).
- Move to higher ground immediately if told to evacuate; avoid bridges over fast water.
- Stay away from downed power lines; assume water is contaminated.
After
- Return only when authorities say it is safe; watch for weakened structures.
- Do not use wet electrical devices; boil/treat water until declared safe.
- Document damage with photos for aid/insurance.
Tropical cyclone / storm surge
ENSO shifts where cyclones form and track; some regions see more intense storms and surge.
Before
- Know your evacuation zone and route; reinforce/secure roof, windows and loose objects.
- Prepare your kit, fuel and cash before the storm; agree when you will leave.
- Follow the official storm category and warnings — do not wait for the eye to pass.
During
- Shelter in a small, windowless interior room on the lowest safe floor.
- Stay indoors during the calm "eye" — winds return suddenly from the opposite direction.
- Evacuate early if in a surge zone; surge, not wind, causes most deaths.
After
- Beware downed lines, gas leaks, and flood water; do not sightsee.
- Use generators outdoors only — carbon-monoxide kills.