The large-scale rain and snow weather in the south will enter the strongest period, bringing freezing rain and heavy snowfall to Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Anhui and other places, and heavy snowfall may occur in some areas. This weather condition will lead to cooler temperatures than normal for the same period of the year, and South China will usher in a significant cooling after 5 days. At present, the number of closed road sections has reached 115, and the number of closed toll stations is 1,172. Affected by snowfall and icy roads, closed road sections have occurred in Shanxi, Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia and other places.
It is expected that in the next three days, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, and Anhui will become concentrated areas of freezing rain and heavy snowfall, with large snowfall and long duration, which will have a great impact on transportation, electricity, and agriculture. In response to this disaster, the Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response to low-temperature, rain, snow and freezing disasters in Hubei and Anhui provinces to a higher level, and required relevant areas to strengthen rescue forces and material pre-deployment to fully respond to sudden and dangerous situations. In addition, the Office of the National Committee for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief and the Ministry of Emergency Management have also allocated 40,000 pieces of disaster relief materials to Hubei and Anhui provinces.
This rain and snow has brought great challenges to the southern region and has also triggered people's thinking about climate change. In recent years, extreme weather events caused by global warming have become more frequent, and rain and snow disasters have become more serious. Scientists believe that climate change is causing the atmosphere to increase in temperature and water vapor content, which in turn increases precipitation and snowfall. This change not only affects the ecological balance of the earth, but also poses a great threat to human life and production. In addition to climate change, human activities have also had a huge impact on the natural environment.
Overindustrialization and urbanization have led to massive deforestation and overexploitation of land, which has disrupted the surface water cycle, which in turn has led to an increase in extreme weather events such as floods and droughts. In addition, the emission of large amounts of greenhouse gases also exacerbates the trend of climate warming, further exacerbating the risk of rain and snow disasters. We cannot sit idly by in the face of these problems. **It is necessary to strengthen the construction of meteorological monitoring and early warning system, release disaster early warning information in a timely manner, and improve the public's awareness of disaster prevention.
At the same time, sustainable development should be promoted, greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced, the ecological environment should be protected, and the balance of natural ecosystems should be restored to reduce the occurrence of extreme weather events. On an individual level, there are actions we can also take to reduce our impact on the climate. For example, saving energy and reducing carbon emissions; Reduce the use of single-use plastic products and reduce environmental pollution; Actively participate in environmental protection activities, promote the development of environmental protection, etc. Everyone should realize that their power is limitless, and only by working together can we protect our planet and allow our future generations to enjoy a beautiful natural environment.
The rain and snow disasters in the southern region once again remind us that climate change has become one of the major challenges facing the world today. We need to take action to protect our planet so that people and nature can live in harmony. Hopefully, scientists, and everyone will work hard to create a better future. Recently, the central and eastern regions of China have encountered low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing weather, which has brought certain troubles to people's lives and travel. Under such circumstances, we should support local governments to do a good job in disaster relief and relief work for the affected people. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to our own safety and take corresponding measures to prevent accidents.
For those who travel on foot, the road surface is slippery on snowy days, so you need to pay attention to non-slip shoes with deep unevenness and deep lines, and always pay attention to the road conditions, find a safe path, and avoid slippery places. When walking, walk slowly and keep your balance in small steps to prevent falling. For cyclists, riding in rain and snow requires some air to increase the friction between the tires and the ground. Try to ride on a road with dry or wet snow and avoid ice riding. At the same time, wear a helmet and maintain a safe distance to prevent injuries caused by slippery falls on the ground.
For people driving vehicles, when the vehicle is skidding, it is necessary to stabilize the steering wheel and do not rush the direction or slam on the brakes. During driving, keep a safe distance, slow down, pay attention to slowing down when turning, and avoid side skidding. In addition, it is best to change into snow tires and prepare snow chains for snow travel, and you can take some emergency measures when you encounter difficulties, such as picking up the surrounding snow, laying sand or clothing and wooden blocks to increase friction. In short, in the face of low temperature, rain, snow and freezing weather, we should pay attention to our own safety and avoid accidents. At the same time, it is also hoped that local governments can strengthen disaster relief and relief work and provide necessary help and support to the affected people.