China Grapples with Extreme Winter Weather
Rare snowfall hits southern Guangdong province as temperatures plunge to near historic lows in the north, disrupting transportation and prompting health advisories.
Overview
- China is experiencing extreme winter weather, with rare snowfall in the southern province of Guangdong and temperatures in the north dropping to near historic lows.
- Transportation has been disrupted due to the weather, including a brake failure in a Beijing commuter train.
- Despite predictions of a warmer winter due to the El Nino effect, temperatures have dropped significantly, with Guangzhou witnessing a temperature of 8 degrees Celsius, compared to its usual double-digit temperatures.
- Officials are advising the elderly and young to take precautions against 'cold wave illnesses' as the winter progresses.
- More than 50 tourists were trapped for over two hours in cable cars in eastern Zhejiang province due to windy weather.