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China Experiences First Cold Wave of 2024 with Snowstorms in Multiple Regions



China is currently facing its first cold wave of 2024, resulting in a significant drop in temperatures across the central and eastern regions of the country. Additionally, several southern areas are being hit by heavy snowstorms. According to China's meteorological authorities, various measures are being implemented in multiple provinces and cities to cope with the cold weather.

On Sunday morning, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a yellow alert for a cold wave, predicting temperature drops of 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in many regions from Sunday to Tuesday. Some areas, including Jilin, Liaoning, and Shanxi provinces, may experience an even more significant temperature drop of 12 to 16 degrees Celsius. As the cold air moves southward, Guangxi and Guangdong provinces are expected to see temperatures falling below zero by Tuesday.



In addition to the cold wave, the NMC also issued a yellow alert for snowstorms. Heavy snowfall is anticipated in multiple provinces by Monday afternoon, with localized areas in Guizhou and Hunan expected to experience heavy blizzards with snow depths reaching 20 to 23 millimeters. These areas may see an additional accumulation of snow ranging from 3 to 8 centimeters, with some areas exceeding 10 centimeters. Furthermore, freezing rain is expected in Guizhou, Hunan, and Guangxi provinces.


The NMC also issued a blue alert for strong winds, with some areas, including the Liaodong Peninsula and Shandong, forecasted to experience strong winds and gusts until Monday. In response, the NMC has advised the public to stay warm and pay special attention to the elderly. Relevant departments have been urged to strengthen inspections and maintenance of roads, railways, and power lines, as well as promptly clear snow. High-altitude and water-based outdoor activities have been suspended, and precautions have been taken to reinforce or relocate structures susceptible to being blown away by strong winds, such as fences, billboards, and temporary facilities.


To address the cold wave's impact, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) has initiated a level-four emergency response in Hunan and Guizhou provinces. In addition to the workgroup previously dispatched to Hunan, an additional workgroup has been sent to Guizhou to assist and guide prevention and response efforts.



Provinces and cities across China have implemented various measures to ensure the safety of their residents. For example, in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, 46 water routes have been suspended due to gusts of wind. Onshore and offshore cruise inspections have been conducted, collision prevention warnings have been issued, and early evacuation work for key tourist water passenger routes has been coordinated. In Hubei Province, toll stations on highways have implemented traffic restrictions, and road patrols and snow-melting agents have been deployed in coordination with the highway maintenance department. Similar measures have been taken in Shanxi Province, where the accumulation of snow and ice on some sections of highways has led to temporary closures or restrictions on certain vehicles. Jiangxi Province has initiated a level-four emergency response to mitigate the adverse effects of snow and freezing weather on power and communication lines.


The public is being reminded to take precautions against the cold, respiratory infections, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and to ensure the safe use of electricity, fire, and gas. Measures are also being taken to protect crops from freezing and reinforce snow removal in agricultural greenhouses. Prompt harvesting of mature vegetables and fruits is being emphasized.


As China grapples with the first cold wave and snowstorms of 2024, efforts are being made to safeguard the well-being of the population and minimize the impact on infrastructure and agriculture.


中國迎來2024年的首個寒流,多個地區正經歷著暴雪天氣


中國目前正面臨2024年的首個寒流,中部和東部地區的氣溫急劇下降。此外,一些南方地區正遭受大雪暴風雪的襲擊。根據中國氣象部門的消息,多個省市正在實施各種措施應對寒冷天氣。


國家氣象中心(NMC)在周日上午發出了寒冷天氣的黃色預警,預計從周日到周二,許多地區的氣溫將下降8到10攝氏度。其中包括吉林、遼寧和山西等省份,可能會出現12到16攝氏度的氣溫下降。隨著寒冷空氣向南移動,廣西和廣東省的氣溫預計將在周二降至零度以下。


除了寒流外,NMC還發出了暴風雪的黃色預警。預計周一下午多個省份將出現大雪,貴州和湖南等地的局部地區預計將出現20到23毫米的暴風雪。這些地區的降雪深度將增加3到8厘米,部分地區可能超過10厘米。此外,貴州、湖南和廣西省預計還將出現冰凍雨。


NMC還發出了強風的藍色預警,包括遼東半島和山東等地區預計將迎來強風和陣風,持續至周一。NMC提醒公眾保暖,特別關注老年人的健康。相關部門被要求加強對道路、鐵路和電力線路的檢查和維護,及時清雪。高海拔和水上戶外活動已暫停,氣象部門還指出,易受強風吹襲的圍欄、廣告牌和臨時設施應加固或適當搬遷。


為應對寒冷天氣的影響,應急管理部(MEM)已在湖南和貴州省啟動四級應急響應。除了之前派往湖南的工作組,還派遣了一個額外的工作組協助和指導寒流的防範和應對工作。


中國各省市已採取各種措施,確保居民的安全。例如,在浙江舟山,由於強風,已暫停了46條水路。當地政府進行了陸上和海上巡航檢查,發出了碰撞預防警告,並協調了關鍵旅遊水路的早期撤離工作。在湖北省,高速公路上的一些收費站實施了交通限制,交通管理部門加強了路面巡邏,並與高速公路維護部門協調部署了交通巡邏和除雪劑。山西省也采取了類似的措施,一些公路路段積雪和結冰導致暫時封閉或對某些車輛實施限制。江西省已啟動



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