Weather warning level raised

Source: CCTV.com | 01-28-2008 10:49

The snow isn't likely to see much let up, and blizzards have been forecast for parts of China in the coming days.

In preparation, weather bureaus in many provinces decided to raise the weather warning to a higher level. Rescue teams have also been sent to the affected areas.

Snow falls have hit most parts of China continuously since mid January, blocking roads, causing accidents and reducing power supplies. The national weather bureau is now studying emergency plans.

Yang Guiming, Chief forecaster of China Meteorological Admin., said, "Snowy weather has lasted for half a month. It is quite rare. In most cases, if one week is seen as a weather cycle, three cold days are followed by three warm days as temperature gradually rises. However, the three snowfalls nationwide this winter are quite unusual, with no warm days following."

Experts predict the snow will continue in the coming week in parts of China.

Yang Guiming said, "Snowy weather will continue to hit southern, southwestern and eastern China. But for North and Northeast China, the temperature may return to warm."

Editor:Zhang Ning