Rain, accompanied by hail and high wind, hit Beijing and Tianjin in north China on Friday evening.
At around 18:00 on Friday, strong convective weather affected many parts of Beijing, with hail reported in northern outskirts of Yanqing, Huairou, and Miyun districts. The largest hailstones measured 20 mm in diameter, while gusts reached force eight.
As of 19:00, the average rainfall across the city had reached 0.7 mm, with the maximum precipitation and the highest rainfall intensity both recorded in Toudaoling Village in northeast Beijing’s Miyun District, where it reached 20 mm.
The Beijing Meteorological Observatory had issued several weather warnings on the day, including an orange alert for lightning, a yellow alert for wind, and a yellow alert for hail.
China has a four-tier weather-warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
To ensure safety, Beijing Metro deployed additional personnel at key locations and increased patrol inspections. The metro company also extended the maximum operating capacity of each railway line by one hour to minimize disruptions.
Tianjin Municipality experienced rain and thunderstorms at 19:00 Friday, accompanied by wind gusts of force 7 to 9. At 21:00, hail was reported in Jizhou District, the northernmost part of Tianjin.
The Tianjin Meteorological Observatory had issued yellow-level wind alerts for both land and sea, as well as a yellow alert for lightning.
In response to the severe weather, Jizhou's authorities advised agricultural producers to take preventive measures. Local emergency, agricultural, and other departments are currently assessing the impact of the hailstorm.
Rain, hail hit Beijing, Tianjin
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
