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China 'set for more snow storms' China 'set for more snow storms'
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The worst snow storms in decades look set to continue lashing central and southern China for at least three more days, a top forecaster has warned. China's worst snow storms in decades look set to continue for at least three more days, a top forecaster has warned.
Zheng Guoguang, chief of the China Meteorological Administration, urged people not to travel over the busy holiday season. China Meteorological Administration's head, Zheng Guoguang, urged against travel over the busy holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands of people remain stranded at stations, with key rail links and highways blocked by the snow.Hundreds of thousands of people remain stranded at stations, with key rail links and highways blocked by the snow.
The government is working to reassure citizens it can handle the problem. The government is working to convince people it is handling the situation, praising officials and naming three men who died "Revolutionary Martyrs".
State television showed images of army troops working to clear snow, while newspapers published tales of dedication from workers amid the freeze. The electricians, who were trying to clear snow and ice from power lines in Hunan province, died when the pylon they had climbed collapsed.
Three electricians killed trying to clear snow and ice from power lines in Hunan have been named "Revolutionary Martyrs". class="" href="/1/hi/in_pictures/7217553.stm">In pictures: Weather chaos class="" href="/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7214937.stm">Eyewitness: Snow chaos class="" href="/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7218242.stm">Misery of stranded millions
class="" href="/1/hi/in_pictures/7213852.stm">In pictures: Weather chaos class="" href="/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7214937.stm">Eyewitness: Snow chaos State television showed images of army troops working to clear snow, while newspapers published tales of workers' bravery amid the freeze.
And on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited travellers stranded in the southern city of Guangzhou to apologise for the delays.And on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited travellers stranded in the southern city of Guangzhou to apologise for the delays.
More than half a million people, many of them migrant workers, have been unable to leave the city for the Lunar New Year holiday because of a blocked train line.More than half a million people, many of them migrant workers, have been unable to leave the city for the Lunar New Year holiday because of a blocked train line.
Scuffles were reported as frustrated travellers fought for seats on the few trains that did depart from the station.Scuffles were reported as frustrated travellers fought for seats on the few trains that did depart from the station.
Some travellers were unconvinced by Mr Wen's visit.Some travellers were unconvinced by Mr Wen's visit.
"It's nice to know that the state is thinking about us, but I am not optimistic," one would-be traveller, Quan, told Reuters news agency."It's nice to know that the state is thinking about us, but I am not optimistic," one would-be traveller, Quan, told Reuters news agency.
Power outagesPower outages
The snowstorms, which began on 10 January, are the worst for half a century.The snowstorms, which began on 10 January, are the worst for half a century.
The weather has affected nearly 80 million people across 14 provinces, with central Hubei and Hunan hardest hit. The weather has affected nearly 80 million people across 14 provinces in the centre and south of the country.
By the end of Tuesday, at least 38 people had been killed in snow-related accidents such as house collapses and falls, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said, and more have died in traffic accidents.By the end of Tuesday, at least 38 people had been killed in snow-related accidents such as house collapses and falls, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said, and more have died in traffic accidents.
A top agriculture official has also warned of a serious impact on crop production in the south.A top agriculture official has also warned of a serious impact on crop production in the south.
"The impact on fresh vegetables and on fruit in some places has been catastrophic," Chen Xiwen, deputy director of the Communist Party's financial affairs team, told journalists."The impact on fresh vegetables and on fruit in some places has been catastrophic," Chen Xiwen, deputy director of the Communist Party's financial affairs team, told journalists.
In some areas, people are already experiencing shortages of food as the weather delays deliveries of key commodities.In some areas, people are already experiencing shortages of food as the weather delays deliveries of key commodities.
More than a dozen provinces have also been hit by blackouts due to missed coal deliveries for power stations and rising demand amid the cold.More than a dozen provinces have also been hit by blackouts due to missed coal deliveries for power stations and rising demand amid the cold.
Half a million troops have been deployed to help the relief effort. The army is also distributing quilts and padded coats.Half a million troops have been deployed to help the relief effort. The army is also distributing quilts and padded coats.
Some trains and roads are now moving again, but at least 12 national highways in southern and central regions remain blocked.Some trains and roads are now moving again, but at least 12 national highways in southern and central regions remain blocked.
Services on the key Guangzhou-Beijing line were unlikely to return to normal for several days, officials said.Services on the key Guangzhou-Beijing line were unlikely to return to normal for several days, officials said.
Mr Zheng said that with temperatures unlikely to rise, people should stay at home.Mr Zheng said that with temperatures unlikely to rise, people should stay at home.
"For the sake of their safety, and relieving the stress on transport, I advise migrant workers to stay in the cities where they work," he told China Daily."For the sake of their safety, and relieving the stress on transport, I advise migrant workers to stay in the cities where they work," he told China Daily.


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