Authorities across China have launched emergency response measures to ensure the smooth operation of transportation and maintain citizens’ daily lives as a severe cold wave sweeps across the country.
On Sunday morning, China’s National Meteorological Center renewed an orange alert for snowstorms—the second-highest level in its four-tier color-coded weather warning system—in several regions. From Sunday morning to Monday morning, heavy snow is expected to blanket parts of Henan Province in central China, as well as Anhui, Jiangsu, and Shandong provinces in eastern China.
Freezing rain is also anticipated in parts of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, central China’s Hunan and Hubei provinces, and east China’s Jiangxi and Anhui provinces during this period. The adverse weather conditions have prompted local authorities to take swift action to mitigate disruptions.
Henan Province maintained its yellow alert for blizzards on Sunday morning, with significant snowfall forecasted in cities like Zhoukou, Zhumadian, Nanyang, and Xinyang. In Xuchang City, local traffic police have intensified nighttime road inspections to ensure safety. They are providing essential supplies to drivers and passengers stranded in service areas and have arranged for the continuous operation of ice-melting and snow-removal vehicles.
The emergency measures aim to safeguard transportation networks and prevent accidents caused by icy roads and low visibility. Residents have been advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and exercise caution when traveling.
The cold front highlights the challenges faced by China’s infrastructure and emergency services in responding to extreme weather events. The coordinated efforts across multiple provinces demonstrate the nation’s commitment to public safety and efficient crisis management.
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