Winter Storms Paralyze Chinese Lunar New Year Travel

Thousands of vehicles and travelers were stranded in central China due to heavy snow and icy conditions during the Lunar New Year holiday rush, with some motorists covering only 20 to 25 miles in 13 hours. The unusual snowfall also led to flight and train cancellations, airport closures, and delays, affecting millions of people heading home for the holiday. The Chinese government allocated $20 million for urgent assistance in snow removal and related work, while in neighboring Hunan province, one person was killed and 13 others injured after a roof collapsed at an agricultural produce fair following heavy snowfall.