Shanxi issues a yellow cold wave warning, with minimum temperatures expected to drop by more than 10C.

On October 20, the Shanxi Provincial Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow cold wave warning. The warning areas are northern Linfen City, western Xinzhou City, Shuozhou City, Datong City, western Taiyuan City, western Lvliang City, southern Jinzhong City, and northwestern Changzhi City. In the warning areas, the minimum temperature will drop by more than 10C within 48 hours, and the minimum temperature will be less than or equal to 4C. The meteorological department advises that the government and relevant departments carry out cold wave prevention work in accordance with their responsibilities; the public should add clothing to keep warm and take good care of the elderly, weak, and sick; farmers should take cold protection measures for livestock, poultry, crops, etc.