China News Service, February 5 (China News reporter Ge Cheng) On the 4th, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued warnings for heavy snow, freezing, strong winds, and heavy fog. Affected by the weather, trains were suspended, flights were canceled, and toll stations were closed in many places.
Now is the peak of Spring Festival travel. When will the rain, snow and freezing weather end? How is the Spring Festival travel protection situation? What traffic information should passengers pay attention to when traveling?
Data map: The Yichang depot of Wuhan Railway organizes centralized cleaning of choke points on railway sections. Photo by Huang Yi
Railway: Dynamically adjust the plan to extend business hours of major stations
Affected by widespread rain and snow, some trains were forced to slow down and stop running during this year's Spring Festival travel period.
For example, according to the Guangzhou Railway Group, from February 4th to 5th, the Guangzhou Railway Group suspended a total of 20 high-speed trains and implemented speed restrictions on the Chongqing-Xiamen and Zhangjihuai high-speed railways that were greatly affected by the weather.
According to earlier news from China Railway Wuhan Bureau, on February 4, some trains running to and from Hankou, Shiyan, Yichang, Enshi, Zaoyang and other places under the jurisdiction of Wuhan Bureau will be suspended. Yichang, Xiangyang, Wuhan and other places will be suspended. Some trains running have been suspended.
In response to severe weather, the railway department has taken strong and effective measures to actively deal with low-temperature rain, snow and freezing weather to ensure the safe and smooth flow of railway arteries.
The person in charge of the Transportation Department of the China Railway Group introduced that the Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Nanchang Bureau Group Companies dynamically adjust the passenger train operation plans for Hanyi, Zhengyu, Changyichang, Zhangjihuai and other lines based on weather changes and the principle of active risk avoidance. , to ensure the safety of passengers traveling; organize personnel to conduct key inspections on the top of the locomotive, sand spreading device, brake pipeline, etc., and promptly clean the ice and snow on the bogie, tread and other parts to ensure that the equipment and facilities are in good operation; all major stations extend their business hours , dynamically increase the check-in and change windows at stations to provide convenience for passengers; increase guidance at key locations such as entrances and exits, ticket halls, and security checkpoints, organize boarding and alighting and assist key passengers, and lay anti-slip straw mats in main passages , promptly clear snow and water on platforms and steps to ensure the safety of passengers on boarding and landing; increase reserves of instant noodles, ham sausages, mineral water and other food supplies at stations along the line to prepare for emergency needs. Zhengzhou and Nanchang Bureau Group Co., Ltd. have strengthened the transportation organization of key materials for the national economy and people's livelihood, such as electricity, coal, grain, and holiday supplies, to provide transportation support for the people to spend the winter warm and celebrate the Spring Festival.
Civil Aviation: Strengthen ice and snow removal support work
Unlike railways, flight operations are more affected by weather. In rainy and snowy weather, reduced visibility, snowy and icy runways are not conducive to safe takeoff and landing of aircraft. Affected by the recent weather, airports in Hubei and other places have closed runways and canceled flights.
As of 13:00 on the 4th, Wuhan Tianhe Airport has canceled 339 flights. The airport has actively coordinated with airlines to ensure meals and accommodation for delayed passengers, heated the building 24 hours a day, distributed blankets to passengers, opened 24-hour security channels, and urgently mobilized buses to provide transportation support for passengers.
According to the official Weibo account of Wuhan Tianhe Airport Co., Ltd. on the 4th, Wuhan Tianhe Airport mobilized de-icing trucks, hot blowing trucks, de-icing fluid spreading trucks, and snow pushers, and organized staff to work continuously to clean the runways, taxiways, aprons, and road surfaces. Traffic is being cleared of ice and snow.
A few days ago, the Beng Wugu Brigade protected the tails of snow plowing vehicles on the Beng 5 section of the S06 Si Beng Expressway. Photo courtesy of Anhui Expressway Road Administration Detachment
When driving in bad weather, you should "slow down, control your distance, and brighten your tail"
Rain and snow also have a certain impact on highway traffic. Many netizens from Hunan, Hubei, Henan and other places reported on social media that the heavy snow weather caused slippery roads and congestion on highways, and everyone generally moved at a slow pace.
According to the official Weibo of the Road Network Monitoring and Emergency Response Center of the Ministry of Transport, as of 8:00 on the 4th, affected by snowfall and road icing, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Tibet, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang have a total of 210 closed road sections (involving 91 expressways, 7 ordinary national highways, and 20 ordinary provincial highways) with a cumulative mileage of 13,831 kilometers, and 1,665 toll stations have been closed (involving 158 expressways) highway).
The transportation department reminds drivers to keep abreast of weather conditions before traveling, carefully check the maintenance status of vehicles, abide by traffic laws when driving, fasten seat belts throughout the journey, drive according to traffic signs and markings, and do not drive fatigued or speed. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol. Illegal parking and occupying emergency lanes are strictly prohibited.
In the event of bad weather, strictly abide by the "speed reduction, distance control, and bright tail" measures to reduce lane changes and overtaking to prevent traffic accidents. In the event of an emergency, deceleration measures should be taken in advance to avoid sudden braking and swerving to prevent the vehicle from slipping and rolling over. In the event of a vehicle breakdown or traffic accident, "vehicles pull over, people evacuate, and the police are called immediately."
Data map: Heavy snow fell suddenly on the watershed section of the Erguang Expressway, and road construction personnel ensured smooth passage in the snow. Photo by Zhou Peng
When will the rain and snow end?
When will this round of rain and snow weather end?
According to the China Weather Network, starting from the night of February 4, as the Jianghuai cyclone gradually moves eastward into the sea and the warm and humid air flow weakens, Hunan, Hubei, Anhui and other places will successively usher in short periods of rain and snow. Snowfall in Jiangsu and Shandong The process will be completed on the 5th.
Specifically, the snowfall in Wuhan and Jingzhou, Hubei will gradually stop on the night of the 4th, and there will be significant snowfall from the early morning to the day on the 6th; the snowfall in Hefei and Liu'an, Anhui, will stop in the early morning of the 5th, and a new wave will usher in on the morning of the 6th. Round snowfall process.
Starting from the night of the 5th, with the strengthening of the southwest jet stream and the eastward movement of the plateau trough, the rain and snow weather in the above-mentioned areas will develop again. On the 9th, which is New Year's Eve, the precipitation in the south is expected to end completely, and most areas of our country will welcome the Year of the Dragon with sunny weather. (over)