Shanghai experienced the coldest weekend of the year so far, with temperatures plummeting to their lowest point since the start of 2025.

The Shanghai Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow cold wave alert on Feb 7, citing a strong cold air mass as the cause of the temperature drop.

By the morning of Feb 8, the city's lowest temperatures had plunged to between -3 and -4 C in urban areas, while suburban areas experienced even colder conditions, dipping to between -5 and -8 C.

The cold weather was accompanied by strong winds, prompting the continuation of a blue warning issued earlier in the evening.

The meteorological agency urged residents to take precautions to stay warm and safe amid the chilly conditions.

Source: Shanghai Meteorological Service