China News Service, Beijing, February 21 (Reporter Chen Hang) The reporter learned from the Beijing Meteorological Bureau on the 21st that most parts of Beijing were cloudy during the day, there was still weak snowfall in the mountainous areas, and there was a strong northerly wind in the northeastern region in the morning. Beijing is under a blue cold wave warning and a yellow warning for icy roads. It feels cold and the public is advised to pay attention to keeping warm.
On February 20, urban Beijing received its first snowfall in the Year of the Dragon, and residents braved the snow to travel. Photo by reporter Jiang Qiming
The Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued a blue snow warning at 22:45 on the 20th. As the snowfall has weakened significantly, the Beijing Meteorological Observatory has lifted the blue snow warning at 6:25 on the 21st. The meteorological department stated that on the 20th, moderate to heavy snowfall occurred in Beijing, with heavy snowfall in urban and southern areas, with a snow depth of 7 to 10 centimeters. From 5:00 on the 20th to 6:00 on the 21st, the average precipitation in the city was 5.5 mm, and the average precipitation in the urban area was 7.2 mm. The maximum precipitation occurred at Fengtai Qingta Station, with a precipitation of 9.8 mm. At present, the echo has weakened significantly and moved eastward, and the city-wide snowfall process has basically ended.
According to news from the Beijing Traffic Operation Monitoring and Dispatch Center, due to the snowfall, eight expressways are currently temporarily closed. Specifically: the two-way South Sixth Ring Road from Taihe to Changyang, the two-way East Sixth Ring Road from Zhangxizhuang to Taihe, the two-way Sixth Ring Road from Liuyuanqiao to Taihe Entrance, the two-way Beijing section of the First Ring Expressway, and the two-way Jingping Expressway from Wugezhuang to the city boundary , the two-way section of Daxing Airport North Line Expressway is at the home entrance, the Beijing-Harbin Expressway is two-way from Bailu to the city limit, the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway is two-way from Taihu Main Station to the city limit, the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway is two-way from Dayangfang to the city limit, the Beijing-Taiwan Expressway is two-way from Qingyun Storekeeper The station is closed until the city boundary.
Beijing Public Transport Group stated that in order to ensure the safety of passengers, some mountainous lines have taken measures such as temporary suspension, section detours, detours and station changes due to snowfall and icy roads. As of 8:00 on the 21st, measures have been taken on 10 new lines, including 5 suspension measures and 5 interval measures.
The Beijing Metro Company continues to ensure transportation in snowy weather. Each station has cleared and cleaned the snow in key areas such as the station square, entrances and exits, and stairs. It has laid 4,843 anti-skid mats and placed 2,906 anti-skid warning signs; this morning, on the 7th, Beijing West Railway Station of Line 9 and Line 9 will open its doors 30 minutes in advance; key stations will postpone the staffing arrangements for key parts of the morning peak in advance, and strengthen publicity and guidance in crowded parts such as station gates, escalators, etc.; pay close attention to the passenger flow situation, and make appropriate arrangements according to the passenger flow situation. Make preparations to postpone the launch of transport capacity during peak hours and increase the launch of transport capacity during off-peak hours in advance to ensure sufficient transport capacity.
At the same time, in order to ensure the safety of train operation and passenger travel, early this morning, the ground elevated lines arranged rolling track cars to go on the rolling tracks in advance. The ground elevated lines further strengthened the operation organization and adopted snow driving organization measures in a timely manner. Passengers are requested to pay attention to weather changes and be reasonable. Arrange travel plans and pay attention to safety when traveling in snowy weather.
The Meteorological Department reminded that it is now the peak of the Spring Festival travel return, and the cold wave continues to affect the central and eastern regions of my country. Widespread rain and snow, freezing in some areas, and windy cooling weather will have a significant impact on roads, railways, aviation, water transportation, etc.; pay attention to road conditions when going out. , pay attention to travel safety. (over)