Focus on the 2024 Spring Festival
From January 31 to February 5, the strong rain, snow and freezing weather of the winter of 2009 swept in, and its claws stretched to every corner of our country, whether it is Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu or Anhui, and even further Hubei and other parts of 11 provinces and cities, will be severely tested in this extreme weather. The China Meteorological Administration decisively sounded the alarm for a Level III emergency response (rain, snow and ice) for major meteorological disasters. Provincial meteorological bureaus in Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Hubei, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Chongqing, Hunan, Guizhou, Liaoning, Jilin and other places have activated emergency response mechanisms and are ready to meet the situation according to the actual situation. 
At this time, it was the peak of the Spring Festival, and people embarked on the road back to their hometowns. China Weather Network and the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security jointly released a meteorological map of road safety travel during the National Spring Festival to escort everyone's return home. Specifically, from the 31st, the areas along the Yangtze River will usher in torrential winds, warm and humid airflows will surging northward, and the snowfall at night will also intensify. In the north of Shaanxi, south of Shanxi, north of Henan, central and southern Shandong, some areas will have heavy snowfall, and there will be freezing rain in some parts of northern Hubei. Heavy to heavy rain will pour down in parts of southwestern Anhui and northern Jiangxi. The dividing line of rain and snow is mostly distributed in the areas north of Anhui, north of Jiangsu, and south of Henan. With the southward movement of cold air and the collision of warm and humid airflows, most areas of the Huanghuai River will be covered with pure snow from February 1 to 2, and the rain-snow dividing line will continue to move southward, touching central Jiangsu, central Anhui and southern Hubei. From 3 to 5 February, the heaviest rainfall period is approaching. According to **, Shaanxi, central and southern Shanxi, southern Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Hubei, northern and eastern Chongqing, eastern Liaoning and eastern Jilin will all face heavy snowfall. In northern and eastern Chongqing, northwestern Hubei, southern Henan, north-central Shandong and eastern Liaoning, the new snow will be 10 to 20 cm, and in some areas more than 25 cm. 
At this time, it is the peak of the Spring Festival travel homecoming, and the rain, snow and ice have brought serious problems to transportation. In the next few days, some sections of expressways such as Heda, Qingyin, Jingkun, Daguang, Erguang, Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao, Baomao, Rongwu and Shenhai in Shandong, Henan, Hubei and other places will face a high risk of snow and ice on the road. Be sure to keep an appropriate distance when driving and operate cautiously to prevent "slipping". From February 1 to 4, southern Shandong, southern Henan, central and western Hubei, northern Anhui, northern Jiangsu, northwestern Hunan and eastern Guizhou may experience freezing rain, affecting an area of 430,000 square kilometers, a record high since 2009. Low temperature and rain fall into ice, forming "ground armor piercing", which affects driving safety. When passing through these areas, be sure to drive at a low speed. Many places in the south are affected by strong warm and humid airflows, and it is expected to rain for 6 consecutive days, and heavy rain and thunder and lightning may occur in some areas. Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan's Beijing-Taiwan, Changshen, Shenhai, Jiguang, Hangrui, Shanghai-Kunming, Daguang, Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao and other expressways have the risk of slippery and waterlogged. Due to widespread rain, snow and freezing weather in the central and eastern regions, several trains in the Zhengzhou bureau were forced to press the pause button on February 1. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains and the safe travel of passengers, many trains such as G7952, G7914 and D3353 under the management of Zhengzhou Bureau reluctantly announced the suspension of operation. This sudden weather disaster has brought unprecedented challenges to the already busy railway traffic. 
Spring Festival Safe Driving Guide During the Spring Festival, the number of people returning to their hometowns, visiting relatives and traveling by car surged, and this area of rain and snow weather is at the peak of returning to their hometowns before the Spring Festival, which has brought severe challenges to the Spring Festival. In order to ensure driving safety, we must pay attention to the following points. First of all, always pay attention to traffic information. The public should always pay attention to the traffic information and traffic safety tips announced by the relevant departments so as to arrange the travel time and route reasonably. At the same time, pay attention to traffic conditions such as highway closures and airport delays, and adjust your itinerary in a timely manner. Second, keep a safe distance between vehicles. In the case of low temperature, rain, snow and freezing weather, you need to be cautious when traveling by car. If you do need to drive, reduce your speed, keep your distance, and drive carefully. The speed limit should be strictly imposed while driving, and the vehicle in front should be kept at 15 3 times the distance between the vehicles. In case of accidents such as side slippage and tail flicking, do not panic, gently turn the steering wheel, and then gently press the brakes after the car returns to the right to prevent loss of control. In addition, "slow" and "soft" are the key driving skills. When experiencing strong snowfall or driving to the north, the driving speed should not exceed 30 km/h. Operate the steering wheel, accelerator and brake gently. When driving on snow and ice, try to minimize merging and overtaking, especially when cornering. Also, beware of dark ice on special sections. After rain and snow, dark ice may occur at toll booths, bridge decks, tunnel entrances and exits, and slope sections. Before passing through bridges, tunnels, and culverts, slow down and keep driving at a low speed to avoid braking and overtaking suddenly. Finally, don't drive tired. Fledgling drivers should not be blindly confident in their driving skills when returning home by car, and must strictly follow traffic laws and drive a motor vehicle accompanied by skilled people. It is easy to get tired after driving for too long, so you should ensure adequate sleep and make more use of the service area for rest and adjustment. If an accident occurs on the highway, it is important to keep in mind the nine-character formula of "pull over to the side of the road, evacuate people, and alert immediately". Quickly move the vehicle to the emergency lane and place a warning sign 150 meters away in the direction of the vehicle. Occupants of the car should evacuate to a safe area outside the highway guardrail or other places in time, and do not stay around the car.