North China Steels Itself Against Record Blizzard

China is resolved to tackle the strong snowstorm that is wreaking havoc and disrupting normal life in its northern regions, Xinhua News Agency said on Wednesday.

The lingering blizzard, which began on Sunday, has brought record snowfall.

Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning province, had by Tuesday logged an average snowfall of 51 millimetres and a maximum snow depth of 41 centimetres, the highest level recorded since 1905, local meteorological authorities said.

Local traffic has been severely disrupted by the heavy snowfall, with most expressway toll stations in the province remaining closed on Tuesday. Passenger stations in all parts of the province also remain closed, except those in the cities of Dalian and Dandong.

Solid efforts are underway to clear snow from transport routes in a bid to ensure transportation security and safeguard people's livelihoods, Xinhua said.

It added that Shenyang has mobilised approximately 24,000 people, with over 2,000 sets of machinery and equipment running at full steam to clear the expressway.