Fog surrounds Central China

Fog surrounds Central China

Updated at: 2318 PST, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 BEIJING: Foggy weather will continue in some west and central China regions Monday morning, said the National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Sunday, warning of safety risks on road and in airports, the fog continues to blur the region on Tuesday. From Sunday night to Monday morning, thick fog is expected to cover many regions in the provinces of Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei and Hunan, as well as Chongqing Municipality. Some parts in the eastern provinces of Jiangsu and Anhui will also be shrouded in fog. The heavy fog will decrease the visibility to within 200 meters in some areas, said the NMC. The NMC warned that drivers should lower their speed in such a foggy weather, and it also urged local governments to take actions to ensure traffic safety.