Yichang acts quickly during severe winter weather
2024-02-04 20:02:11
Translator and English editor: Chen Zai
Journalist: Lei Pengcheng
Chinese editor: Xiao Lang, Zhai Tingting
Photographer: Fu Beibei, Wu Yanling
Yichang City recently faced a wave of cold weather accompanied by snow and ice. All departments in the city coordinated and responded quickly.
Starting from 22:00 on February 2, Yichang experienced widespread heavy to severe snowfall, accompanied by lightning, freezing rain, and hail. As of 11:00 on February 3, most parts of Yichang had accumulated between 15 to 27 millimeters of snowfall, with snow depths ranging from 4 to 7 centimeters and mountainous areas exceeding 10 centimeters.
Many branches of city government, including the public security bureau, transportation and highways department, urban management authorities, and rescue teams, formed a workforce and organized vehicles in response to the conditions. They implemented comprehensive snow-melting and traffic decongestion operations, effectively ensuring smooth passage along the city's roads.
The power supply and gas companies ensured supplies were able to reach all residents.
The commerce bureau monitored the supply of goods, ensuring ample stock and setting stable prices for necessities such as grains, cooking oils, and vegetables.
Agricultural and rural departments formed expert teams to guide disaster prevention and relief in affected areas, ensuring a stable agricultural product supply.
Faced with severe winter conditions, the various levels of Yichang's administration acted quickly and worked in unison to tackle the unexpected events.
Journalist: Lei Pengcheng
Chinese editor: Xiao Lang, Zhai Tingting
Photographer: Fu Beibei, Wu Yanling
Yichang City recently faced a wave of cold weather accompanied by snow and ice. All departments in the city coordinated and responded quickly.
Starting from 22:00 on February 2, Yichang experienced widespread heavy to severe snowfall, accompanied by lightning, freezing rain, and hail. As of 11:00 on February 3, most parts of Yichang had accumulated between 15 to 27 millimeters of snowfall, with snow depths ranging from 4 to 7 centimeters and mountainous areas exceeding 10 centimeters.
Many branches of city government, including the public security bureau, transportation and highways department, urban management authorities, and rescue teams, formed a workforce and organized vehicles in response to the conditions. They implemented comprehensive snow-melting and traffic decongestion operations, effectively ensuring smooth passage along the city's roads.
The power supply and gas companies ensured supplies were able to reach all residents.
The commerce bureau monitored the supply of goods, ensuring ample stock and setting stable prices for necessities such as grains, cooking oils, and vegetables.
Agricultural and rural departments formed expert teams to guide disaster prevention and relief in affected areas, ensuring a stable agricultural product supply.
Faced with severe winter conditions, the various levels of Yichang's administration acted quickly and worked in unison to tackle the unexpected events.
