As the Spring Festival approaches, central and eastern regions of the Chinese mainland are gearing up for a new cold wave set to strike from Wednesday through next Tuesday. The National Meteorological Center issued the warning on Tuesday, highlighting the potential disruption to the year's busiest travel period.
Recent days have already seen light to moderate snow and sleet in areas such as the Ili River valley in Xinjiang, northern parts of Qinghai Province, Inner Mongolia, and regions across Northeast and North China. In Qinghai Province, temperatures plummeted to minus 31.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, with forecasts predicting continuous snowy weather from Tuesday night until Saturday.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, northern Hubei Province will experience freezing rain, while eastern Jianghuai and Jianghan regions, northern Jiangnan, and northern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region can expect moderate to heavy rainfall. These weather conditions are likely to impact thousands of travelers heading home for the Spring Festival, potentially causing delays and cancellations.
Travelers are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and plan their journeys accordingly to navigate the challenging conditions safely.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
