1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: Response measures in effect as intense snow blankets northern China


  • World
  • Thursday, 14 Dec 2023

BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- In response to the latest cold spell and heavy snowfall, authorities in northern China have launched emergency response measures to guarantee the operation of transportation and the supply of power and heat while ensuring people's uninterrupted lives.

Intense snow across Beijing, creating alerts for blizzards, cold spells, and frozen roads, has prompted road closures and the suspension of classes and some train services on Wednesday.

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