World News | China Issues Blue Alert for Heavy Snow

Beijing [China], January 26 (ANI): China's meteorological authorities on Wednesday issued a blue alert for heavy snow in some of the regions of the country.

Snowstorms are forecast to impact portions of Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, and Hubei from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning, with 3 to 6 cm of snowfall expected, according to the National Meteorological Center, reported Xinhua.

Also Read | Canada-US Border Deaths: Canadian Authorities Yet To Confirm Names of Gujarati Family Members Who Froze to Death.

Snowstorms are likely to drop over 8 cm of snow in certain regions, according to the forecast.

Residents were urged to remain indoors, while local officials were asked to take precautions with roads, trains, power, and telecommunications, reported the news agency.

Also Read | Australia Day 2022: Know Date, History, Celebrations And Significance of The National Day.

China has a four-tiered color-coded weather warning system, with red denoting the most severe followed by orange, yellow and blue. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)