12-26-2010 09:14 BJT
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Most of China remains under the influence of a cold snap, with temperatures plummeting below negative 40 degrees Celsius in several northern provinces.
Some southern areas have also received their first taste of winter, with sharp mercury level drops recorded in Guangdong Province.
The temperature has plummeted to negative 45 degrees Celsius in Beiji, China's northernmost village, located in Heilongjiang Province. Howling winds blew up snow on the street, seriously bringing down visibility, and causing major transportation issues.
The ferocious gusts, which have lasted a couple of days, destroyed sections of the local communications grid.
Heavy snow also fell in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
More than 200 automobiles in the city of Huolinguole became embedded in a traffic jam, after storms blocked a national road.
20 rescue vehicles rushed in to clear the accumulation, and save stranded people.
The Altay Region of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has been enduring its strongest blizzard since the onset of winter. The winds are so fierce that most people brave enough to head outside can't even open their eyes.
The gusts also kicked up packed snow, greatly reducing visibility. Drivers could only proceed slowly, and hope for the best. Some streets were totally blocked by the backlog of flakes. Local transportation authorities are stepping up their clearance efforts.
The cold snap has even expanded its impact into south China. Parts of a highway connecting Beijing and Zhuhai are subject to poor sight lines. Guangdong Province has issued warning that boats on the Pearl River should wait until the windy weather passes before sailing again.
Some sea areas near the coast are also reporting an increased amount of frozen ice. The State Bureau of Oceanic Administration has dispatched two teams to monitor the situation.
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