Home News Youth Abuzz Edu&Career Sports Showbiz Culture Opinion Odd & Fun English Corner
On May 5, 1821, Napoleon died of illness on the island of Saint Helena.    
Bilingual
News
00114320def1105a6f4f22.jpg Men think hotter girls like them more
untitled.bmp What do you think of TIME 2011 Person of the Year?
00114320def1105a369301.jpg English-only town triggers hot debate
732473_151858265581_2 - 副本.jpg Greek man claims 19 fake kids
 

More heavy snow hits Beijing


http://en.youth.cn   2009-11-12 16:09:00

Beijingers woke up once again to a snow covered city on Thursday with temperatures barely edging above freezing. Gritting lorries were out in force helping to keep the roads open though pavements which were still treacherous for many pedestrians. Snow began to fall across the capital at around 7.00 a.m., and with temperatures falling to -1°C the snow soon began to settle. Commuters, wrapped up in thick coats, scarves and hats, braved the cold as they waited for buses. Others could be seen cycling along the icy roads.

Meanwhile, tourists flocked to Tiananmen Square and took pictures while guards stood frozen in front of the portrait of Chairman Mao both covered in a frosty coating of snow. Many schools have been shut down across the capital and children were taking advantage of the winter weather. Even teenagers and young adults were enjoying the snow, building snowmen and playing snowball fights. One young man even made a mobile phone from snow and posed for photographs in Xuanwu Park.

It is the third time this month that snow has fallen in Beijing, the heaviest snowfall in the Chinese capital in 54 years. Heavy snow covered the city on 1st November bringing disruption for airline passengers and motorists. On Tuesday this week snow brought further chaos. Beijing’s airport was shut for 4 hours resulting in hundreds of flight cancellations and angry scenes between passengers and airline staff. Thursday snow has already brought disruption to Beijing International airport with more than 100 flights delayed and at least 59 others cancelled. Stranded passengers were being offered free drinking water. They were also being given meals if delays extended beyond lunchtime, airport staff reported.

While snow showers have subsided, cold temperatures are expected over the coming days. Day time temperatures are unlikely to reach above 0°C and may fall as low as -12°C at night.


 

 
source : Xinhua     editor:: Ivy
  Related Reading
 
 
 
Youth Abuzz more...
manbestie.jpg
Girls' male besties, a trend in gender relations
· Countering elite outflow a pressing task
· Shunning sex education no good for teenagers
· Disrespect for life leads to discarded baby’s tragedy
Opinion more...
tightenpolicy.jpg
"Tough love" policies cool passion for property
· Security situation in Iraq faces new challenges
· Grim trade outlook may prove bittersweet for China's economy
· Economic sanctions on Syria double-edged sword
· Economic downturn no excuse for shirking environmental responsibility
· China likely to keep prudent monetary policy
· NY protests offer warning to Chinese rich