Unprecedented Windstorms Disrupt Daily Life Across Northern China**

As Beijing grapples with record-setting windstorms uprooting trees and forcing evacuations, authorities urge residents to stay home while disruptions affect transport and public events.**

In an alarming weather event, Beijing and northern China are experiencing fierce winds, the strongest recorded in the month of April since 1951. With gusts expected to reach between 83 and 92 miles per hour, city officials have advised the approximately 22 million residents to remain indoors to ensure their safety. The severe winds have wreaked havoc, toppling more than 400 trees and leading to the evacuation of nearly 7,000 individuals within the capital.

The windstorm, which began late Friday, has caused significant disruptions including dust storms, damaged infrastructure, and halted daily activities. Yang Bobo, a finance postgraduate student, recounted the daunting experience of the night before, describing the winds as a frightening symphony. Her personal encounter with the storm led to damage at her school, emphasizing the force and danger of the gale.

Transportation systems have also been affected, as China Southern Airlines reported the cancellation of 340 flights, and local trains and buses suspended services during the storm. Soccer matches and scheduled marathons were postponed due to safety concerns. The rapid drop in temperatures, following a stretch of unseasonably warm weather, only added to the disorienting conditions.

Meteorologists warn that the weather disturbances are linked to a polar vortex originating in Mongolia, with similar wind warnings being issued for neighboring South Korea and Japan. The regions are bracing for continued adverse conditions, underlining the growing impact of climate-related weather anomalies in the area.