Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:13pm on 18 Dec 2023,Monday Weather & Environment
Unexpected cold weather disrupts China, with Guangdong province experiencing rare snowfall while the northern regions reach historic lows. Roads, rail, and air transport face challenges due to extreme conditions. Despite earlier predictions of a warmer winter, the cold wave surprises many, impacting daily life and transportation. Health advisories are issued, warning the elderly and young of potential "cold wave illnesses." President Xi Jinping's call for an emergency response in Guangxi highlights the severity. The weather shift follows unprecedented floods in July, marking another episode of extreme weather in China.
