国家防灾减灾救灾委针对四省启动国家低温雨雪冰冻灾害四级应急响应

Group 1 - A large-scale rain and snow weather process is expected in China's central and eastern regions from January 18 to 21, with complex precipitation states including rain, snow, and freezing rain [1] - Areas such as southern Shaanxi, central and southern Henan, western Hubei, northern Hunan, and western Anhui are forecasted to experience heavy snowfall, while regions in southern Anhui, central and southern Henan, western Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, and northeastern Chongqing may face freezing rain [1] - The Central Meteorological Observatory issued yellow warnings for cold waves and freezing, as well as a blue warning for heavy snow on January 18 [1] Group 2 - The National Disaster Reduction and Relief Committee has activated a level four emergency response for low-temperature rain, snow, and freezing disasters in Anhui, Henan, Hunan, and Guizhou, emphasizing the importance of safety, traffic, power supply, livelihood, and stability [1] - The committee has instructed relevant units and provincial disaster reduction and relief coordination bodies to enhance emergency response mechanisms and focus on key sectors such as transportation, electricity, communication, and livelihood [1] - Emergency rescue teams, materials, and equipment are being pre-positioned to address sudden disaster situations, with a strong emphasis on preventing casualties and significant property losses [1][2]