Temperatures in the north and south diverge, with some areas set to hit new lows for the second half of the year.

This morning, five provincial capitals recorded new lows for temperature since the start of autumn. Most of southern China is expected to see temperatures drop today, with some areas cooling by more than 10C, while northern China will begin to warm up. From the 4th to the 7th, another cold air mass will affect China, and temperatures will hit new lows across large areas. The public is advised to follow the latest forecasts and adjust their clothing in response to weather changes.