Vehicles drive in the snow in Xiangfang District of Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 6, 2023.
Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- With night temperature forecast to drop to zero degree Celsius, Beijing on Monday kicked off its heating supply a week earlier than its usual start date for the winter season.
A cold front has ushered in strong winds and heavy snowfall across northern and northeastern China since Sunday. In response, local authorities have implemented emergency measures, including the temporary suspension of classes and business operations, along with an early activation of heating systems.
The northernmost province of Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service.
Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulated precipitation ranging between 20 mm and 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast.
The cold wave is expected to bring blizzards and sleets in Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces as well as the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Sunday morning to Monday evening, according to the National Meteorological Center.
On Monday, Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang, suspended passenger coach services and halted all classes across educational institutions in the city.
Meanwhile, heavy snowfall led to the closure of schools in various cities across Liaoning and Jilin on Monday.
The Harbin Taiping International Airport remained operational on Monday, but it announced the cancellation of 39 flights. ■
Pedestrians walk in the snow in Xiangfang District of Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 6, 2023.
Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
A pedestrian walks in the snow in Xiangfang District of Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 6, 2023.
Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
Vehicles drive in the snow in Xiangfang District of Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 6, 2023.
Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
A snow scene is pictured in a street in Xiangfang District of Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 6, 2023.
Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
People walk in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
A deliveryman works in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
A pedestrian walks in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Long Lei)
A citizen rides an electric bicycle in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
A man delivers packages in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
A man rides a bicycle in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
People walk in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
People walk in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
A worker clears snow on a road in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Long Lei)
A deliveryman works in snow in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 6, 2023. A cold front hit Shenyang on Monday, bringing heavy snow to the city. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)
Snowplows remove snow on a street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
People walk on a street amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
Vehicles run on the streets amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
People walk on a street amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
A police officer directs traffic amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
People walk on a street amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
Sanitation workers clear snow from a street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
People wait for bus amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
Sanitation workers clear snow from a street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
People walk on a street amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
People ride electric bicycles on a street amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
A man buys breakfast amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
Snowplows work on a street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
People board a bus amid heavy snow in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 6, 2023. Heilongjiang issued a red alert on Sunday for blizzards, according to the local meteorological service. Multiple cities in the province are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with accumulative precipitation ranging between 20 mm to 40 mm, from Sunday evening to Monday evening, according to the forecast. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
