China adopts multiple safety measures as cold wave grips nation

 As large parts of China remain under the grip of a cold wave, with central and eastern regions set to reach their lowest temperatures of the season, local authorities have acted swiftly to safeguard public safety and ensure daily supplies.

 The National Meteorological Center renewed a blue alert for a cold wave and a yellow alert for strong winds on Friday, saying that from Friday to Saturday, a cold wave is expected to sweep across China, causing temperature drops in parts of the northwest and northern regions, the Huanghuai region (including Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu and Shandong), most parts of the southern region, the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and the western Sichuan area.

 In some regions, the temperature could drop by more than 10 degrees Celsius.

 Wholesalers cover vegetables with blankets to keep them warm in a vegetable market in Jinan City, Shandong Province, east China, February 7. 2025. /VCG

 As the cold wave sweeps through east China's Shandong Province, temperatures have plummeted. Local authorities have taken measures to ensure power supply and protecting agricultural production.

 Early in the morning, Wu Binbin, director of a power supply station in Jinan, the capital of Shandong, and his team patrolled the 10kV power line to prevent ice-related issues.

 Moving through mountainous areas and forests, they carefully inspected each pole, tower and power line for damage, rust or loose components.

 "The safe and stable operation of power lines is crucial for keeping homes lit and warm. No risk can be overlooked," Wu said.