Core Points - Jiangxi Province is experiencing moderate to severe meteorological drought in 32 counties since October, attributed to unusually high temperatures and low precipitation levels [1][2] - The average temperature in Jiangxi for October is reported at 28.2°C, which is 7°C higher than the historical average, marking the highest level since 1961 [1] - The average precipitation in the province is only 11 millimeters, which is 60% less than the normal levels for this time of year [1] Weather Impact - On October 13, a weak cold front brought thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to parts of Jiangxi, with 4 counties experiencing heavy rain and 28 counties reporting significant rainfall [2] - A significant drop in temperature is expected starting October 18, with average temperatures forecasted to decrease by 8°C to 10°C due to a strong cold front [2] - The weather conditions may affect the harvest of late rice and citrus fruits, prompting local authorities to prepare for autumn harvest activities [2]

Core Viewpoint - Multiple weather warnings have been issued by the Central Meteorological Observatory, including orange alerts for heavy rain, yellow alerts for strong winds, and yellow alerts for typhoons, indicating severe weather conditions across various regions in China [1]. Group 1: Heavy Rain Alerts - From 08:00 on July 30 to 08:00 on July 31, areas including southern Jiangsu, Shanghai, northern Zhejiang, eastern Anhui, southern Guangdong, central Guangxi, southern Yunnan, Taiwan Island, eastern Heilongjiang, and northeastern Liaoning are expected to experience heavy to torrential rain, with some regions facing extreme rainfall (250-320 mm) [2][10]. - Specific areas such as southeastern Jiangsu, northern Shanghai, northern Zhejiang, and southern Taiwan may see localized extreme rainfall, with hourly precipitation potentially exceeding 70 mm [2]. Group 2: Strong Wind Alerts - From 08:00 on July 30 to 08:00 on July 31, regions including western and northeastern Inner Mongolia, eastern Xinjiang, northern and western Qinghai, Gansu's Hexi Corridor, Shanghai, northern Zhejiang, and southern Jiangsu are forecasted to experience winds of 5-6 levels, with gusts reaching 7 levels [4]. - In certain areas like Shanghai, northern Zhejiang, and southern Jiangsu, wind speeds may reach levels 7-8, with gusts of 9-10 levels [4]. Group 3: Typhoon Alerts - The 8th typhoon of the year, "Zhu Jie Cao," made landfall in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, with maximum wind speeds of 9 levels (23 m/s) and a minimum central pressure of 975 hPa [6]. - The typhoon is expected to move northwest at a speed of 10-15 km/h, potentially strengthening before making a second landfall between Ningbo, Zhejiang, and Qidong, Jiangsu, with wind speeds of 9-10 levels [8].