Northwest China: During the week, frequent rainy days will be seen in western and northern Xinjiang and eastern areas. August 29 to September 1, the same areas will have light to moderate rainfall or showers with heavy rain possible in some areas. September 2 to 4, they will continue to see light to moderate rain or showers, while some of southern Gansu and southern Shaanxi will experience heavy rainfall.

North China: August 29 to 31, most of the region will receive showers or light to moderate rainfall. September 2 to 4, central and southern parts will continue to see light to moderate rainfall or showers with heavy rain in some places.

Northeast China: August 30 to September 1, most of the region will have light to moderate rain or showers with heavy rain expected in some areas. September 2 to 3, southern and easternmost parts will get showers or light to moderate rain.

Central China: August 29 to September 1, most areas will see light to moderate rainfall or showers, while parts of Henan, Hubei and northern Hunan will experience heavy rainfall. September 3 to 4, some northern parts will have showers.

East China: August 29 to 31, most of the region will receive light to moderate rain or showers with heavy rainfall in some areas. September 1 to 4, coastal areas of southern parts will experience showers or thundershowers. September 3 to 4, some of Shandong Peninsula will see showers or thundershowers.

South China: August 29 to 31, some southernmost and western parts will be overcast with showers or thundershowers. September 1 to 4, southernmost parts will continue to have showers or thundershowers, while coastal areas and Hainan will get heavy to stormy rain.

Southwest China: During the week, most of the region will be dominated by overcast and wet days, and frequent light to moderate rain or showers are expected, while some of Sichuan, Yunnan and Chongqing will get heavy rainfall.

Source: National Meteorological Center

(China.org.cn August 26, 2005)