Millions of travelers returning from Spring Festival holidays are bracing for a weather rollercoaster as a severe cold wave sweeps across the Chinese mainland from February 17–22. Central and eastern regions face snowstorms, freezing rain, and sharp temperature drops — all colliding with peak travel chaos. 🌨️🚗
Over 29.65 million vehicles flooded highways on February 16 alone, double the usual traffic, as people rushed back to major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Road risks are skyrocketing, with officials warning of icy conditions and potential gridlock. 🚨
\"We’re deploying emergency teams and real-time monitoring to ease congestion,\" said Chen Jie, deputy director of the Highway Monitoring and Response Center.
The Spring Festival travel rush saw a 19% surge in highway traffic compared to 2023, with provinces like Henan and Hubei now bracing for freezing rain. Travelers are urged to plan ahead and stay updated on weather alerts! 📲
