Hey friends! Have you ever felt so cold that all you wanted was a cup of hot cocoa and a warm blanket? 🧣☕️ Well, right now in China, many people are bundling up because a huge cold wave is making temperatures drop a lot! 🥶
This chilly weather is affecting many parts of China, especially in the central and eastern regions. Some places are seeing temperatures drop by more than 10 degrees Celsius! That’s a big change!
The National Meteorological Center issued alerts to warn everyone about the cold wave and strong winds. But don’t worry, people are taking action to stay safe and warm!
Keeping the Lights On 💡
In Shandong Province, which is in eastern China, temperatures have fallen a lot. To make sure everyone has electricity to heat their homes, workers like Wu Binbin are out checking power lines. Wu and his team walk through mountains and forests to inspect each pole and wire for any problems.
“Keeping the power lines working is super important so homes stay lit and warm. We can’t miss any risks,” says Wu. Thanks to people like him, families can stay cozy during the cold! 🏠
Protecting the Veggies 🥬
The cold isn’t just tough on people—plants feel it too! In a town called Shouguang, known for growing lots of vegetables, experts are helping farmers protect their crops. They are giving advice on how to keep greenhouses warm and safe.
They use cool technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (that’s when devices talk to each other over the internet). These smart systems help control the temperature and light in the greenhouses, so the veggies can keep growing even when it’s freezing outside! 🌱
Traveling Safely 🚇
In Beijing, the capital city, it’s super cold too! To make sure everyone can travel safely, the transport workers are taking special steps. Some subway trains are being operated manually, and buses in hilly areas are driving more slowly to be safe on icy roads.
In Guizhou Province in the southwest, some roads had to be closed because of ice. But officials are working hard to keep things running smoothly and will reopen the roads as soon as it’s safe.
Warmer Days Ahead 🌤
The good news is that this big freeze won’t last forever! The cold wave is expected to ease by the weekend, and temperatures will start to go back up. Until then, people in China are showing how to stay strong and help each other during chilly times! 💪
Isn’t it amazing how everyone works together to beat the cold? How do you stay warm when it’s freezing outside?
Reference(s):
China adopts multiple safety measures as cold wave grips nation
cgtn.com
