Hubei lifted its emergency response for cryogenic freezing rain and snow weather from level IV to level III on February 22, 2024.

The ongoing cryogenic freezing rain and snowstorms in the province are expected to last for three days. The average temperature in the province will stay below zero degrees Celsius until February 25.

Local authorities have urged efforts to advance preparations for disaster relief and rescue work, as well as efforts to dispatch teams to provide timely on-site assistance. They have called on relevant parties to pay great attention to the possibility of secondary disasters.

China has a four-tier disaster relief emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe.

Editor:Lai Jun