In China, heavy snowfall has fallen mainly in inland areas ahead of the long Spring Festival holiday, causing delays and cancellations of high-speed rail and air flights, causing confusion among people returning home.
According to China's meteorological authorities, heavy snow has been hitting large areas, including the inland provinces of Hubei and Henan, since last week, causing disruption to highways, high-speed trains, and air services.
In China, there is a rush to return to their hometowns in various parts of the country ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays starting this weekend, and the heavy snowfall has directly affected the situation.
State-run China Central Television has reported that high-speed rail stations in Wuhan, Hubei province, and other areas are crowded with people due to delays and suspensions of high-speed rail services.
In addition, large-scale strandings continue on expressways that pass through Hubei and Henan provinces, and Chinese media are reporting voices of people complaining that they cannot reach their hometowns even after two days.
On social media, people who were stranded were broadcasting live videos complaining, ``I'm worried that my car will run out of fuel and electricity.''
Meanwhile, there are reports that the roofs of gymnasiums and food markets have collapsed in several inland cities due to the heavy snowfall, resulting in deaths and injuries.
According to meteorological authorities, the heavy snow is expected to continue until the 7th, and the impact is likely to spread even further.