2024-01-15 01:01:50
Snow continues to fall in the Altay region of Xinjiang, causing avalanches in many places. (Picture/Photo taken from Weibo)
Snow continued to fall in the mountainous areas of Burqin County, Altay Region, Xinjiang, mainland China, causing at least 31 avalanches in the area. Among them, the 6-kilometer road leading to the Kanas Scenic Area was buried under 5 meters of snow, which not only blocked local traffic, but also caused the death of a large number of people. Passengers stranded. In this regard, the local tourism bureau stated that food and accommodation for local tourists are free.
According to local media reports, avalanches occurred on many roads about 6 kilometers long from Burqin County in mainland Xinjiang leading to Kanas and Hemu scenic spots. The deepest snow on the buried roads was more than 5 meters, and it was connected with the mountain. one slice. It is reported that after 9 hours of work on the afternoon of the 13th, 25 of the 31 avalanche areas have been opened, and 6 more are currently being opened.
Snow continues to fall in the mountainous areas of Burqin County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, and the possibility of heavy snowfall cannot be ruled out. (Picture/Photo taken from Weibo)
According to the Burqin Meteorological Bureau, the weather will return to normal in the county on the 13th and 14th. On the 15th, there will be light snowfall in Xiancheng and surrounding towns, and moderate to heavy snowfall in mountainous areas. Because the snow is still thick and unstable in the mountainous area, and the risk of avalanches is also high, the Traffic Brigade of the Public Security Bureau of Kanas Scenic Area still implements two-way traffic control on some road sections.
The Kanas Scenic Area Management Committee issued an announcement on the 13th stating that all tourists stranded in Kanas Village, Hemu Village, and Baihaba Village due to avalanches will be provided with free food and accommodation, and tourists can eat for free at designated locations.
According to reports, since the end of December 2023, major ski resorts in the Altay region of Xinjiang have experienced peak tourist arrivals. The average daily number of tourists at the four major ski resorts, Jiangjun Mountain, Keketuohai, Jikepurin and Qinggri Langshan, has exceeded 1.5 Thousands of people. The Altay region is located in northern Xinjiang, at the world’s golden skiing latitude between 45 degrees and 47 degrees north latitude, and has world-class ice and snow resources.
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