Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

4 months ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily

Tourists admire the snowy landscape at Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Anhui province on Tuesday. LI QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As a cold snap grips the nation, local authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall. Since Saturday, strong winds and heavy snow have affected the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Northeast China and North China, with temperatures dropping by 12 to 16 C in some areas. The China Meteorological Administration activated a level-four emergency response on Monday to address the ongoing snowstorm, advising affected regions to adjust measures based on local conditions. In Heilongjiang province, snowfall prompted the local meteorological bureau to issue a red alert, the highest level in China's four-tier warning system, and initiate emergency plans to reduce the impact of blizzards.

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All-out rescue efforts underway after Sichuan landslide

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

All-out rescue efforts underway after Sichuan landslide

China Daily

An aerial photo shows the path of the landslide and the extent of damage in Jinping, a village in Yibin, Sichuan province, on Sunday. LIU ZHONGJUN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out efforts to search for and rescue the missing and minimize casualties following a devastating landslide in Yibin, Sichuan province, on Saturday. In a separate instruction, Premier …

China adopts multiple measures as cold wave grips nation

1 month, 3 weeks ago

China adopts multiple measures as cold wave grips nation

China Daily

People get across a street in a strong gust in Heping district of Tianjin, North China, Feb 7, 2025. BEIJING -- Local authorities in China have taken swift actions to safeguard public safety and ensure daily supplies, as large parts of the country remain under the grip of a cold wave, with central and eastern regions set to reach their …

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

4 months ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily

Heavy snowfall hits Longxin community in Ganjingzi district, Dalian, Liaoning province, on Tuesday. LIU DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia approaches the ice jam season — when ice blocks the river, potentially causing flooding — the local water conservancy department has implemented preventive measures to remove obstructions and maintain water flow. In Lanzhou, Gansu province, the …

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

4 months ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily

Tourists admire the snowy landscape at Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Anhui province on Tuesday. LI QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As a cold snap grips the nation, local authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall. Since Saturday, strong winds and heavy snow have affected the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Northeast China and …

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

4 months ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily

Tourists admire the snowy landscape at Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Anhui province on Tuesday. LI QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As a cold snap grips the nation, local authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall. Since Saturday, strong winds and heavy snow have affected the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Northeast China and …

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

4 months ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily

Heavy snowfall hits Longxin community in Ganjingzi district, Dalian, Liaoning province, on Tuesday. LIU DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia approaches the ice jam season — when ice blocks the river, potentially causing flooding — the local water conservancy department has implemented preventive measures to remove obstructions and maintain water flow. In Lanzhou, Gansu province, the …

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

4 months ago

Emergency measures rolled out for cold wave

China Daily

Tourists admire the snowy landscape at Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Anhui province on Tuesday. LI QIN/FOR CHINA DAILY As a cold snap grips the nation, local authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall. Since Saturday, strong winds and heavy snow have affected the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Northeast China and …

China maintains yellow alerts for blizzards, cold waves

4 months ago

China maintains yellow alerts for blizzards, cold waves

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's meteorological authority on Tuesday maintained yellow alerts for blizzards and cold waves, forecasting continued snowstorms and sharp temperature drops in some parts of the country. From 2 pm Tuesday to 2 pm Wednesday, heavy snowstorms will hit parts of Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin and Shandong, the National Meteorological Center said, adding that some areas are expecting a …

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions

7 months, 3 weeks ago

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions

China Daily

Residents cross the road in rain in Dongcheng district of Beijing, Aug 9, 2024. BEIJING -- The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Friday activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Beijing and the neighboring Tianjin municipality and Hebei province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has urged regions impacted by heavy rainfall to spare no effort in …

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions

7 months, 3 weeks ago

China launches emergency response to flooding in Beijing, neighboring regions

China Daily

Residents cross the road in rain in Dongcheng district of Beijing, Aug 9, 2024. BEIJING -- The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Friday activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in Beijing and the neighboring Tianjin municipality and Hebei province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has urged regions impacted by heavy rainfall to spare no effort in …

Emergency response to geological disasters activated in China's Hunan

8 months ago

Emergency response to geological disasters activated in China's Hunan

China Daily

Rescuers work in Yuelin village of Shouyue town in Hengyang city, Central China's Hunan province, July 28, 2024. BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched a rescue team to Hengyang, a city in Central China's Hunan province, on Sunday after a rain-triggered landslide washed away a village house, resulting in casualties. In its latest update, the provincial emergency command …

Flood prevention emergency response initiated in nine regions

9 months, 1 week ago

Flood prevention emergency response initiated in nine regions

China Daily

China has initiated flood prevention emergency response in nine provincial-level regions, in light of the ongoing heavy rainfall and its anticipated continuation until the end of the month, meteorological experts said at an online news conference on Friday. Strong convective weather including hail, thunder, lightning and strong winds is expected to hit areas such as Hubei, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces …

每日一词|低温雨雪冰冻灾害应急响应 emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions

1 year, 1 month ago

每日一词|低温雨雪冰冻灾害应急响应 emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions

China Daily

应急管理部于2月20日针对安徽、河南、湖北启动低温雨雪冰冻灾害四级应急响应。国家防灾减灾救灾委员会办公室派出工作组分赴河南、安徽和湖北协助指导防范应对工作。 The Ministry of Emergency Management on February 20 activated a Level-IV emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in the provinces of Anhui, Henan and Hubei. The national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief has dispatched work teams to the three provinces to assist with disaster prevention and emergency response. 2024年2月6日，湖北宜昌公安交警在岳宜高速上疏导车辆通过积雪路段。图片来源：新华社【知识点】 …

每日一词|低温雨雪冰冻灾害应急响应 emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions

1 year, 1 month ago

每日一词|低温雨雪冰冻灾害应急响应 emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions

China Daily

应急管理部于2月20日针对安徽、河南、湖北启动低温雨雪冰冻灾害四级应急响应。国家防灾减灾救灾委员会办公室派出工作组分赴河南、安徽和湖北协助指导防范应对工作。 The Ministry of Emergency Management on February 20 activated a Level-IV emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in the provinces of Anhui, Henan and Hubei. The national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief has dispatched work teams to the three provinces to assist with disaster prevention and emergency response. 2024年2月6日，湖北宜昌公安交警在岳宜高速上疏导车辆通过积雪路段。图片来源：新华社【知识点】 …

每日一词|低温雨雪冰冻灾害应急响应 emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions

1 year, 1 month ago

每日一词|低温雨雪冰冻灾害应急响应 emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions

China Daily

应急管理部于2月20日针对安徽、河南、湖北启动低温雨雪冰冻灾害四级应急响应。国家防灾减灾救灾委员会办公室派出工作组分赴河南、安徽和湖北协助指导防范应对工作。 The Ministry of Emergency Management on February 20 activated a Level-IV emergency response to disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in the provinces of Anhui, Henan and Hubei. The national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief has dispatched work teams to the three provinces to assist with disaster prevention and emergency response. 2024年2月6日，湖北宜昌公安交警在岳宜高速上疏导车辆通过积雪路段。图片来源：新华社【知识点】 …

Freezing temperatures, snow, ice blanket China, shutting highways

1 year, 3 months ago

Freezing temperatures, snow, ice blanket China, shutting highways

The Hindu

Chinese authorities limited traffic flows on highways on December 15 in several provinces after vehicles collided on icy patches as temperatures plummeted to below freezing across most of the country. The cold wave moving through the country from north to south is expected to drag temperatures lower into the weekend, even as Meteorological Centre says rain and snow will decrease. …

China lowers flood emergency-response level

4 years, 7 months ago

China lowers flood emergency-response level

China Daily

Rescuers patrol a flooded section of Nanbin Road in Nan'an district of Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Aug 20, 2020. BEIJING - China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Saturday lowered its emergency response for flood control from Level II to Level IV, as the risks of flooding have been easing. The water level at the Cuntan hydrologic station …

China launches emergency response for dual typhoons

7 years, 8 months ago

China launches emergency response for dual typhoons

China Daily

BEIJING - China Saturday launched a medium-level emergency response plan to brace for the upcoming dual typhoons. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters launched a level III emergency response plan for the two typhoons set to hit Taiwan and Fujian this weekend. Under a level III emergency response plan, the office must report to the State Council within …

Snowstorms cause chaos for travelers in SW China[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

11 years, 3 months ago

Snowstorms cause chaos for travelers in SW China[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily

Soldiers of the Armed Police Force clear snow at Kunming Changshui International Airport in the capital of Yunnan province on Monday. Heavy snowfall stranded more than 2,770 vehicles on highways throughout the province and blocked hundreds of kilometers of roads, provincial transport bureau spokesman Zhang Changsheng said. Nearly 600 incoming and outgoing flights had been canceled or delayed at Kunming …

Late snow clears the air

13 years ago

Late snow clears the air

China Daily

Late snow clears the air Updated: 2012-03-19 07:25 By Xu Wei in Beijingand Xu Junqian in Shanghai Cold air has brought the biggest snowfall of the winter to Beijing, Tianjin and neighboring areas, and meteorological authorities are warning that temperatures could further plunge by six to 14 degrees in parts of North and East China in the next two days. …

China recovers after snowstorm-英语点津

17 years, 1 month ago

China recovers after snowstorm-英语点津

China Daily

China recovers after snowstorm Download Government departments are speeding up reconstruction after the severe winter storms. The railway authorities as well have taken measures to ensure the smooth transport of essential supplies. Also measures have also been taken to restore agricultural production as well as to settle insurance claims. As the temperature continues to rise, the authorities and sugar producing …

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Temperature drops to interrupt warm spell

6 days, 15 hours ago

Temperature drops to interrupt warm spell

China Daily

While some parts of the country will continue to experience warmer weather this week, a significant temperature drop is expected across most of China from Tuesday to Saturday, bringing an end to an unusual nationwide warm spell, the National Meteorological Center said on Sunday. Some southern regions, where highs have topped 30 C, could see temperatures plunge by as much …

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Avalanche alert issued for next 24 hours for Himachal Pradesh's high altitude areas

1 week, 6 days ago

Avalanche alert issued for next 24 hours for Himachal Pradesh's high altitude areas

Hindustan Times

An avalanche alert has been issued for some high-altitude areas in Himachal Pradesh for the next 24 hours, the Met office said on Tuesday, as it predicted a wet spell in the state until Friday. A view of the Solang Nala after fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, which is also under the avalanche alert. The Defence Geoinformatics Research …

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD issues orange alert for rain, snow on March 3

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4 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: IMD issues orange alert for rain, snow on March 3

Hindustan Times

The Local Meteorological Station here has issued an orange warning for heavy rain and snow, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning, at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on March 3. The orange alert has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Lahaul and Spiti on March 3 due to the cumulative effects of previous heavy snowfall and rain on February 26, 27 and …

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Avalanche warning issued for Uttarakhand's upper reaches after Chamoli tragedy

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Avalanche warning issued for Uttarakhand's upper reaches after Chamoli tragedy

India Today

The National Disaster Management Authority on Sunday issued an avalanche warning for parts of Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, cautioning that a medium-danger-level avalanche is likely above 2,500 metres in the next 24 hours. The alert followed a devastating avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, where eight workers lost their lives at a Border Roads Organisation camp. CHAMOLI AVALANCHE Three-day-long rescue …

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China’s east hit by snow blizzards and record heat

4 weeks, 1 day ago

China’s east hit by snow blizzards and record heat

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — Massive snowstorms and record heat hit eastern China over the weekend, with residents of one province wrapping up against driving snow and their compatriots down the coast heading outdoors to enjoy ice cream. Blizzards on Sunday swept across the eastern province of Shandong, south of Beijing, with snow piling up to 13 centimeters deep in some …

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Uttarakhand Avalanche: 33 Labourers Rescued, 22 Still Trapped Amid Heavy Snowfall; CM Dhami Briefs HM Shah

1 month ago

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 33 Labourers Rescued, 22 Still Trapped Amid Heavy Snowfall; CM Dhami Briefs HM Shah

ABP News

Uttarakhand Avalanche: A massive avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation labour camp between Mana and Badrinath early on Friday, trapping 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed. While rescue teams have so far managed to save 33 workers, efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining 22 trapped labourers amid heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions. So far 10… pic.twitter.com/adVcAu9g4g …

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Uttarakhand avalanche highlights: 32 workers rescued as NDRF rushes four teams

1 month ago

Uttarakhand avalanche highlights: 32 workers rescued as NDRF rushes four teams

The Hindu

In a life-and-death race against time, teams from the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police are working to save 24 workers who are feared trapped beneath the ice after a devastating glacier avalanche hit a Border Roads Organisation project site at Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district at around 5 a.m. on Friday. Of the 57 civilian workers at …

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Heavy snowfall, rain lash J&K, Himachal; road closures disrupt transport | See pics

1 month ago

Heavy snowfall, rain lash J&K, Himachal; road closures disrupt transport | See pics

Hindustan Times

Heavy snowfall, rain lash J&K, Himachal; road closures disrupt transport | See pics Several roads in Himachal were closed as light to moderate snowfall continued in isolated areas; Lahaul and Spiti Police issued. Several roads in Himachal were closed as light to moderate snowfall continued in isolated areas; Lahaul and Spiti Police issued an avalanche alert for Friday. Several roads …

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Avalanche Alert Issued For Lahaul & Spiti As Heavy Snowfall Grips Himachal Pradesh

1 month ago

Avalanche Alert Issued For Lahaul & Spiti As Heavy Snowfall Grips Himachal Pradesh

ABP News

Authorities in Lahaul and Spiti have issued an avalanche warning for February 28, urging both residents and tourists to remain vigilant as relentless snowfall and heavy rain continue to impact Himachal Pradesh. According to a statement from Lahaul and Spiti Police, the advisory — based on assessments from the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment and the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management …

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Avalanche warning in Himachal; parts of north India brace for rainfall, hailstorm | Updates

1 month ago

Avalanche warning in Himachal; parts of north India brace for rainfall, hailstorm | Updates

Hindustan Times

The Lahaul and Spiti Police in Himachal Pradesh issued an avalanche alert for the region on Friday, February 28, according to an official advisory cited by news agency ANI. The press statement urged locals and travellers to remain cautious and limit movement to designated safe routes, as medium-sized avalanches could occur on certain steep slopes. Heavy snowfall and rain in …

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Avalanche strikes BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 rescued, 22 still missing; rescue halted due to heavy snowfall

1 month ago

Avalanche strikes BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 rescued, 22 still missing; rescue halted due to heavy snowfall

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN: A tragic avalanche near the China border in Mana, Uttarakhand, has struck a Border Roads Organisation camp, leaving approximately 55 workers feared trapped under the debris. As of now, 33 individuals have been successfully rescued; however, the search operation was suspended late Friday evening due to heavy snowfall. Vinod Kumar Suman, the Secretary of State Disaster Management, spoke to …

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California’s burn scars brace for flooding as freezing rain and snow head for Oregon

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

California’s burn scars brace for flooding as freezing rain and snow head for Oregon

Associated Press

Officials in California distributed sandbags, prepositioned rescue swimmers and told residents to have their go-bags ready as the state prepares for an atmospheric river that could bring heavy rain, winds and flooding Thursday to areas ravaged by wildfires. Southern California could see as much as 6 inches of rain in the mountains and 3 inches in coastal areas and valleys, …

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Ice City's a hot spot

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City's a hot spot

China Daily

From Jan 1 to Feb 9, Harbin received a total of 424,000 inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 145.1 percent. XINHUA The Games have driven rapid growth in the ice and snow tourism market in Harbin, and even across the whole province, significantly enhancing Heilongjiang's international influence and visibility. "Heilongjiang boasts picturesque natural landscapes and abundant ice and snow resources, …

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Rescue workers striving to find landslide survivors

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rescue workers striving to find landslide survivors

China Daily

Medical workers assess health conditions of disaster-affected residents at a temporary shelter at Junlian County No 2 High School in Yibin, Sichuan province, on Monday. ZHUANG GEER/FOR CHINA DAILY Against the threat of potential landslides, rescuers are working around the clock to search for survivors with cutting-edge equipment while affected residents have been relocated with ample supplies after a landslide …

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Ice City's a hot spot

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ice City's a hot spot

China Daily

From Jan 1 to Feb 9, Harbin received a total of 424,000 inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 145.1 percent. XINHUA The Games have driven rapid growth in the ice and snow tourism market in Harbin, and even across the whole province, significantly enhancing Heilongjiang's international influence and visibility. "Heilongjiang boasts picturesque natural landscapes and abundant ice and snow resources, …

Tourism Ice Snow Heilongjiang

A boost to ice and snow economy

Trending News

1 month, 3 weeks ago

A boost to ice and snow economy

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: With Chinese people's passion for ice and snow sports ignited by major winter sports events, the 9th Asian Winter Games, which opened in Harbin on Friday, promises to be another spectacular winter sports in China after the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, promoting camaraderie, peace and prosperity. In turn, Heilongjiang will contribute to China's "300 …

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Rescue teams race to Sichuan after landslide leaves 1 dead, 28 missing

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rescue teams race to Sichuan after landslide leaves 1 dead, 28 missing

China Daily

Rescuers, with the help of a sniffer dog, search for missing people in Junlian county in the city of Yibin, Southwest China's Sichuan province, Feb 9, 2025. China's emergency management and health authorities have deployed rescue teams and allocated funds to support Junlian county in Sichuan province, where a landslide struck at noon on Saturday, burying homes and leaving dozens …

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Ministries rush teams to landslide-hit Sichuan county

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ministries rush teams to landslide-hit Sichuan county

China Daily

The Ministry of Emergency Management and the Ministry of Natural Resources have dispatched teams to Junlian county, Sichuan province, which was struck by a landslide on Saturday, the two ministries have announced. Also on Saturday, the ministry activated a Level III emergency response, sent a team led by the minister to the site and dispatched a national comprehensive firefighting rescue …

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China ramps up medical support in Sichuan following landslide

1 month, 3 weeks ago

China ramps up medical support in Sichuan following landslide

China Daily

The National Health Commission said on Saturday evening that it has dispatched national-level medical experts to a village in Southwest China's Sichuan province following a landslide earlier in the day. The commission said specialists in intensive care, emergency medicine and trauma from Sichuan University's West China Hospital have been sent to Jinping village in the province's Yibin city that was …

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Massive landslide in China, high-level rescue op for 30 missing

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Massive landslide in China, high-level rescue op for 30 missing

Hindustan Times

China has launched a high-level emergency operation after 10 houses were buried in a massive landslide, leaving more than 30 people missing. A massive landslide had also struck the southwestern China region last year, claiming the lives of over 35 people. President Xi orders all-out rescue ops Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping also expressed concern over the incident, urging authorities to …

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Strong gusts trigger yellow alert

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Strong gusts trigger yellow alert

China Daily

As a severe cold wave sweeps across China, the National Meteorological Center has issued a series of warnings, highlighting that the impact of strong winds, overshadowing the effects of snow and rain, is more pronounced compared to the previous cold wave. The center renewed a yellow warning, the third severest in the four-tier warning system, for strong winds on Friday …

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China renews yellow alert for strong winds

1 month, 3 weeks ago

China renews yellow alert for strong winds

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's National Meteorological Center on Saturday renewed a yellow alert for strong winds and forecasted temperature drops in northeastern Heilongjiang province, where the 9th Asian Winter Games is underway. From 8 am Saturday to 8 am Sunday, strong winds are expected in parts of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Hebei province, Xizang autonomous region and Qinghai province. Powerful …

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Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions

China Daily

A mini weather monitoring device is installed on top of a Ferris wheel passenger car at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province. ZHAO YIMENG/CHINA DAILY At the famed Harbin Ice and Snow World in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, a thermometer embedded in a towering ice sculpture has become a popular spot for tourists to visit. Han Jiliang, director …

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Looking to the skies for safety on the slopes

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Looking to the skies for safety on the slopes

China Daily

People watch an illuminated ice sculpture for the event at a park in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Jan 2. XIE JIANFEI/XINHUA Legacy of Beijing 2022 Most members of the team participated in meteorological support for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the 14th National Winter Games held in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region last year, drawing heavily on the …

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Strong gusts trigger yellow alert amid cold spell

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Strong gusts trigger yellow alert amid cold spell

China Daily

As a severe cold wave sweeps across China, the National Meteorological Center has issued a series of warnings, highlighting that the impact of strong winds, overshadowing the effects of snow and rain, is more pronounced compared to the previous cold wave. The center renewed a yellow warning, the third severest in the four-tier warning system, for strong winds on Friday …

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Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heilongjiang's Harbin makes most of icy conditions

China Daily

A mini weather monitoring device is installed on top of a Ferris wheel passenger car at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang province. ZHAO YIMENG/CHINA DAILY At the famed Harbin Ice and Snow World in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, a thermometer embedded in a towering ice sculpture has become a popular spot for tourists to visit. Han Jiliang, director …

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Xi Focus: Turning ice and snow into gold

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi Focus: Turning ice and snow into gold

China Daily

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 23, 2025. With winter temperatures sometimes dropping below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the provincial capital Harbin is dubbed China's "ice city." 300 MILLION PEOPLE IN WINTER SPORTS Xi has identified China's ice-and-snow sector as both a key economic driver and a vital …

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Snow blankets Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi; IMD issues cold wave alert as temperature drops

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Snow blankets Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi; IMD issues cold wave alert as temperature drops

Live Mint

Himachal Pradesh's higher altitudes witnessed fresh snowfall on Wednesday. Light to moderate precipitation was observed in most parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, according to the India meteorological department’s Shimla office. Place that received fresh snowfall Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, and Shimla received fresh snowfall that resulted in roadblocks at many places. due to snowfall, Lahaul-Spiti …

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Storm threatens significant ice accumulations in several mid-Atlantic states, forecasters say

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Storm threatens significant ice accumulations in several mid-Atlantic states, forecasters say

Associated Press

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A winter storm approaching several mid-Atlantic states is threatening significant ice accumulations that could cause widespread power outages and disrupt travel, forecasters warned Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued ice storm warnings from Wednesday afternoon through midday Thursday in portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The storm was especially concerning for the Thursday morning commute …

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Storm threatens significant ice accumulations in several mid-Atlantic states, forecasters say

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Storm threatens significant ice accumulations in several mid-Atlantic states, forecasters say

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A winter storm approaching several …

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China issues blue alert for cold wave

1 month, 3 weeks ago

China issues blue alert for cold wave

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's meteorological authority issued a blue alert for a cold wave on Wednesday. According to the National Meteorological Center, a cold wave is expected to move across China, causing temperature drops of 6 to 8 degrees Celsius in the Huanghuai region -- a geographical area that encompasses parts of several provinces, including Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu and Shandong -- …

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Guangdong details punishment of 32 officials accountable for highway collapse

2 months ago

Guangdong details punishment of 32 officials accountable for highway collapse

China Daily

An aerial view of the collapsed section of Meizhou-Dabu Expressway in Meizhou, Guangdong province, on May 2, 2024. Four units and 32 officials were held accountable for the landslide that killed 52 people and injured 30 on an expressway in Guangdong province in May last year; local disciplinary authorities announced the details on Saturday. The Guangdong Provincial Department of Transportation, …

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China renews yellow alerts for cold wave, heavy fog

2 months ago

China renews yellow alerts for cold wave, heavy fog

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's meteorological authority renewed a yellow alert for a cold wave on Saturday, as most parts of the country will see temperatures plunge by 8-12 degrees Celsius over the next three days. During the period, some areas in the eastern part of northwest China, as well as western sections of north China and Sichuan plateau are expected to …

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China renews yellow alerts for cold wave, heavy fog

2 months ago

China renews yellow alerts for cold wave, heavy fog

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's meteorological authority renewed a yellow alert for a cold wave on Saturday, as most parts of the country will see temperatures plunge by 8-12 degrees Celsius over the next three days. During the period, some areas in the eastern part of northwest China, as well as western sections of north China and Sichuan plateau are expected to …

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Heavy rain caused Guangdong landslide, report finds

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Heavy rain caused Guangdong landslide, report finds

China Daily

An aerial view of the collapsed section of highway in Meizhou, Guangdong province, on May 2, 2024. A monthslong investigation into the landslide that killed 52 people and injured 30 on an expressway in Guangdong province in May last year, has determined that the cause of the serious disaster was prolonged heavy rain combined with multiple factors. The landslide occurred …

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Heavy rain caused Guangdong landslide, report finds

2 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain caused Guangdong landslide, report finds

China Daily

A monthslong investigation into the landslide that killed 52 people and injured 30 on an expressway in Guangdong province in May last year, has determined that the cause of the serious disaster was prolonged heavy rain combined with multiple factors. The landslide occurred early on May 1 at the Chayang section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway, sending 23 vehicles tumbling and …

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Heavy rain caused Guangdong landslide, report finds

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Heavy rain caused Guangdong landslide, report finds

China Daily

By Qiu Quanlin in Guangzhou | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-23 09:06 An aerial view of the collapsed section of highway in Meizhou, Guangdong province, on May 2, 2024. A monthslong investigation into the landslide that killed 52 people and injured 30 on an expressway in Guangdong province in May last year, has determined that the cause of the serious …

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Georgia faces nightmare winter storm; icy roads pose major risk in Atlanta

2 months, 1 week ago

Georgia faces nightmare winter storm; icy roads pose major risk in Atlanta

Live Mint

Georgia remains in the grip of a historic winter storm, prompting a State of Emergency as icy roads, bitter cold, and burst pipe concerns dominate the state, as per a news report. Metro Atlanta is under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m., with officials urging residents to avoid travel as icy roadways pose a significant risk for the morning …

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Intense cold spell expected Thursday through to Spring Festival

2 months, 1 week ago

Intense cold spell expected Thursday through to Spring Festival

China Daily

China will face its most intense cold winter spell from Thursday to Monday, with temperatures expected to plummet by as much as 20 degrees Celsius in some areas, the China Meteorological Administration said. The eastern part of Northwest China and the central-western part of North China are expected to bear the brunt, with some areas seeing temperature drops exceeding 14 …

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Report reveals causes of deadly Guangdong expressway landslide

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Report reveals causes of deadly Guangdong expressway landslide

China Daily

Guangdong province's emergency management department released an investigation and evaluation report on Wednesday, unveiling the causes of the landslide that occurred on an expressway, causing dozens of deaths and injuries. The landslide occurred at the Chayang section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway in the early morning of May 1, causing 23 vehicles to fall and resulting in 52 deaths and 30 …

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Report reveals causes of deadly Guangdong expressway landslide

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Report reveals causes of deadly Guangdong expressway landslide

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Guangdong province's emergency management department released an investigation and evaluation report on Monday, unveiling the causes of the landslide that occurred on an expressway, causing dozens of deaths and injuries. The landslide occurred at the Chayang section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway in the early morning of May 1, causing 23 vehicles to fall and resulting in 52 deaths and 30 …

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China records huge drop in major accidents and fatalities

2 months, 2 weeks ago

China records huge drop in major accidents and fatalities

China Daily

In 2024, the number of major accidents and resulting fatalities in China saw a significant year-on-year decline of nearly 50 percent, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. China experienced nine major accidents last year, resulting in 146 deaths, which represent a drop of 43.8 percent and 49.8 percent, respectively, compared to the previous year, said Shen Zhanli, the ministry's …

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Snow, sleet, and ice: Are road conditions in Atlanta and Georgia safe for driving?

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Snow, sleet, and ice: Are road conditions in Atlanta and Georgia safe for driving?

Live Mint

As snow, sleet, and ice blanket the Atlanta metro area, road conditions have rapidly worsened, prompting the Georgia Department of Transportation to intensify its response efforts. Crews work 12-hour shifts amid hazardous conditions With several inches of snow in some areas, over 300 pieces of equipment have been deployed across Georgia. By 10 a.m. Friday, Georgia DOT crews had treated …

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Atlanta faces snow and ice crisis: Authorities intensify road clearing efforts

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Atlanta faces snow and ice crisis: Authorities intensify road clearing efforts

Live Mint

As a winter storm blankets the Atlanta metro area with snow and ice, road conditions have begun to deteriorate, prompting the Georgia Department of Transportation to step up its efforts to keep the roads clear. GDOT crews began pretreating major interstates with brine before the snowfall started, but by 8 a.m. on Friday, the focus shifted to plowing the roads, …

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Another warning issued for snow, icy roads in the Netherlands tonight and Saturday

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another warning issued for snow, icy roads in the Netherlands tonight and Saturday

NL Times

Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians can expect the roads and sidewalks to become dangerously icy from Friday night through Saturday morning. Snow, freezing rain and black ice were a clear result on Thursday evening and the overnight hours, and a new warning issued by Dutch meteorological service KNMI calls for more of the same. “Throughout the country, you should be alert …

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Two dead and flights cancelled as snow storm batters parts of Europe

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Two dead and flights cancelled as snow storm batters parts of Europe

The Independent

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China seeks stronger collaboration to promote early weather warnings

2 months, 3 weeks ago

China seeks stronger collaboration to promote early weather warnings

China Daily

China aims to pioneer new paths for international collaboration to facilitate early warnings about weather conditions, providing Chinese technological expertise in disaster prevention and risk reduction, a senior official at the China Meteorological Administration said on Wednesday. The World Meteorological Organization endorsed China's role in global early weather warning systems, with its secretary-general praising China's "people-oriented "approach to meteorology as …

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Tibet earthquake rescuers race to reach survivors trapped in icy weather conditions

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Tibet earthquake rescuers race to reach survivors trapped in icy weather conditions

The Independent

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