A severe cold wave spreading across southern China has led Shanghai to experience snowfall for the first time in eight years, exciting city residents while authorities warn that the cold weather may persist for at least three days.
Residents of Shanghai faced unexpected heavy snowfall after a severe cold wave covered southern China, highlighting the volatility of the weather. Just last week, the city experienced unusually warm temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius, with local media reporting that some wild onions bloomed prematurely. The last time Shanghai encountered heavy snowfall was in January 2018.
Chinese state media reported that many regions nationwide are also experiencing sharp temperature drops, especially Jiangxi and Guizhou provinces, located south of the Yangtze and Huai Rivers. Guizhou is expected to see temperatures fall by 10 to 14 degrees Celsius in a short period.
Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have ordered the closure of at least 241 main road segments across 12 provinces, including Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Heilongjiang, due to heavy snow and icy road conditions, to prevent accidents, according to CCTV reports.
Meteorological experts stated that this event reflects the increasing severity of weather fluctuations in China amid concerns over climate change, which could impact daily life, transportation, and the economy in the long term.
. Source:channelnewsasia
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