China's National Meteorological Center says another cold snap is set to sweep north and northwestern China from Monday.

The cold air will bring more precipitation to the northern areas of Xinjiang Autonomous Region, and drop temperatures by up to 12 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, heavy snow continues in northeast China, and it's expected to get heavier in the coming days. Expressways in the provinces of Liaoning and Jilin have been closed due to the bad weather. The meteorological authorities say rainy weather will last for at least another 3 days in south China, with thunderstorms or hail expected in some parts. Experts warn of geological disasters like mud-rock flows or landslide in southwestern areas.