A cold front will reduce the temperature by four to eight degrees centigrade in central and east China over the next three days, according to Thursday's weather forecast.

 

According to the China's Central Meteorological Station, some regions in north and northeast China will see a temperature drop of between six to 10 degrees centigrade.

 

Strong winds will hit areas north of the Huaihe River.   

 

(Xinhua News Agency December 15, 2006)