Snow haunts river town in NE China
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Heavy snowfall in Jilin led to traffic jams and other transport inconveniences on Nov 5.
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A couple passes by a bronze sculpture by the Songhua River on Nov 5. [Photo by Wang Kaidong/asianewsphoto] |
The local meteorological station issued a yellow alert for icy roads, reminding local people of keeping safe while driving.
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The city of Jilin, also known as "river town", is enveloped by smog on Nov 5. [Photo by Wang Kaidong/asianewsphoto] |
Despite the headaches, the early snowfall did transform the city of Jilin — often called “river town” because of the limpid Songhua River that flows through its center — into an interesting, almost magical place.
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A group of bronze sculptures by the Songhua River bank are covered with snow on Nov 5. [Photo by Wang Kaidong/asianewsphoto] |
