As the biting chill sets in and snowflakes begin to blanket the landscapes of China’s central and eastern regions, the nation is gearing up for an intense bout of severe weather just as the Spring Festival holiday approaches. Recognizing the challenges ahead, Chinese authorities have released a detailed guideline to brace for the anticipated cold waves, heavy rainfalls, and record-high snowfalls expected in the coming days.
The General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued the guideline, emphasizing the critical need for heightened monitoring and forecasting of meteorological changes. By leveraging a broad spectrum of media platforms, officials aim to disseminate timely warnings and crucial information to the public, ensuring everyone stays informed and prepared.
“This period is crucial for millions of people traveling home for the Spring Festival,” the guideline notes. “We must intensify our efforts to secure transportation networks and enhance capacity to facilitate smooth operations within the railway and civil aviation sectors.”
In addition to transportation concerns, the government underscores the importance of maintaining stable power supplies and safeguarding daily livelihoods. Comprehensive overhauls of power grids, telecommunication networks, and infrastructures related to oil, gas, water, and heating are mandated. Authorities are also tasked with guaranteeing adequate supplies of key agricultural products and daily necessities to meet the needs of the populace during the holiday season.
The Spring Festival, which falls from February 10 to 17 this year, heralds the world’s largest annual human migration, known as “chunyun.” Hundreds of millions of residents journey across the nation to reunite with loved ones, making efficient and reliable transportation services more critical than ever.
With proactive measures in place, China aims to mitigate the impact of the harsh weather conditions, ensuring that the warmth of family reunions and the joy of the festival are not dimmed by the snow and cold.
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China braces for cold waves, blizzards with targeted measures
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