reporter Du Xiaodan Yuyang
Affected by surface cyclones and strong cold air, Yantai experienced a cold wave, rain, snow, strong winds, and strong cooling weather from December 15 to 17. According to statistics from the meteorological department, from 6:00 on the 15th to 8:00 on the 17th, the average precipitation in Yantai was 10.4 mm. Zhifu District had the highest precipitation in the city, with a precipitation of 26.8 mm and a snow depth of 30 cm.
is wrapped in silver, and "Snow Nest" is online. There are surprises, complaints, and warmth. While citizens are enjoying the fun of watching and playing in the snow, the heavy snowfall also puts a certain amount of pressure on the city's snow clearing work and traffic. On the afternoon of December 16, many traffic jams occurred in Zhifu District, traffic was almost paralyzed, and citizens showed frequent heart-warming acts of mutual help. Snow clearing has become a "hot topic", and many citizens have expressed their opinions on the snow clearing work in Zhifu District.
The vehicles parked outside were covered with thick snow (photo by reporter Lu Qi)
Happiness and surprise
"Snow Nest" is online, making it more fun to play in the snow
The cold wave weather is coming fiercely, and the Yantai Meteorological Observatory started from December 13 Starting on the 16th, yellow warning signals for cold wave, yellow winds and orange road icing warning signals were issued for four consecutive days. On the 16th, a yellow warning signal for blizzard was added.
On the afternoon of the 15th, snow began to fall in urban Yantai. By the morning of the 16th, the weather had cleared up, but "the good times did not last long." As the sky becomes dense with clouds, stronger snowfall will come soon. Everywhere you can see is a vast expanse of sky, and it keeps falling.
html On the afternoon of 16th, after the snowfall temporarily stopped, some citizens took their children out of their homes to experience the fun of playing in the snow. The children brought sleds and snowball tools and pulled the sleds to run in the snow, or have snowball fights, or use snowball tools to create a row of "little ducks" and "little loving children" on the railings. Full of fun.
After the heavy snow stopped in the afternoon of December 16, many parents took their children downstairs to play in the snow (Photo by reporter Lu Qi)
Some college students will build snowmen, have snowball fights, or go "slipping" in groups on the playground. "The video was uploaded to social platforms, and the energetic scene became a "youthful landscape" in Yantai, the "snow nest".
html On the afternoon of 16th, in the city of Yantai, soft pottery artist Li Renjing made a giant dragon out of snow on the wall at the request of his daughter. It was so lifelike that many citizens stopped to take photos. "As a native of Yantai, I have a special liking for snow and I also like playing in the snow very much," Li Renjing said.
On the afternoon of December 16, in the city of Yantai, soft pottery artist Li Renjing made a giant dragon out of snow on the wall at the request of his daughter (photo provided by the interviewee)
Warmth and help
"Help" on a snowy day , the tacit understanding of Yantai people
Snowfall adds a lot of joy to Yantai's winter, but it also puts a certain amount of pressure on urban traffic.
According to statistics from the Yantai Meteorological Department, as of 14:00 on the 16th, the maximum snow depth in Yantai Zhifu District reached 23 centimeters. The short-term heavy snowfall caused vehicles to drive slowly and slump, congestion occurred on some road sections, and many accidents occurred. A heartwarming story of helping each other.
On the evening of the 16th, vehicles were unable to drive near Wanda Plaza in Zhifu District due to snow. People stepped forward to help push the cart (screenshot from the Internet)
Mr. Zhang, who lives in Laishan District, said that he and his wife went to Wanda Plaza to take wedding photos that morning, and at 4 p.m. When they were about to go home after filming, they encountered a traffic jam. They only reached the intersection of Yingxiang Road and Huanshan Road around 8:30 pm. "There is a slope near Xianglong Jiayuan and I can't go up it. There is a kind brother who has been helping push the cart with his children. My partner also got off the car and pushed it. After pushing for 30 meters, he finally made it up the slope. I was particularly touched by that elder brother. It was a resident who lived nearby. After he helped me push it up, he went to help push other cars."
"We were clearing snow at the unit and saw the cars slipping outside. They were all stuck there, so everyone hurried out to help. Surrounding Residents and people passing by also brought shovels to help. Some drivers had already climbed up the slope, stopped the car, and came back to help. I think this is a tacit understanding among Yantai people that they can ride on snowy days. Handle, help push." ​​Mr. Li, a citizen, said.
There is thick snow on the road, and the wheels are slipping and spinning. Many cars are stuck in the snow and have difficulty moving forward.Pedestrians passing by, takeaways, courier boys, traffic policemen on duty, bus drivers off work... When everyone saw this situation, they all stepped forward to lend a helping hand and "push" to help the vehicle get out of trouble. This scene also It was photographed by many citizens and uploaded to the Internet. Netizens left messages, "Shandong is hospitable, Yantai is simple, and the local people are very kind." "Like a national civilized city." "I was also helped by enthusiastic people to push the car back. Home".
The reporter learned from the Yantai Traffic Police Brigade that on the 16th, all members of the police team went to work on the road. After all-out efforts, at about 7:30 pm, traffic on some road sections in the jurisdiction was smooth. By about 9 pm, traffic on the main road had resumed. unobstructed.
Troubles and Suggestions
The heavier the snow, the more congested the roads will be. Is it possible to clear the snow while going down?
According to statistics from the meteorological department, from 6:00 on the 15th to 8:00 on the 17th, the average precipitation in Yantai was 10.4 mm. Zhifu District had the highest precipitation in the city. 26.8 mm, with a snow depth of 30 cm.
Zhifu District, which received the heaviest rainfall this time, experienced road congestion from the afternoon to the evening of the 16th, and some citizens also raised questions about the timeliness of snow clearing on urban roads.
Mr. Wang lives in Qishan Street, Zhifu District. His workplace is on Beima Road, a total of 4.5 kilometers away from work. It usually takes fifteen minutes to get there. After get off work on the evening of the 16th, Mr. Wang walked for two hours to get home.
"I took the bus from Beima Road at 5:30 and walked two stops in an hour. I got off the bus before I arrived at Yuhuangding Hospital." Mr. Wang said that the snow on the road was five to six centimeters thick at that time, and the snow was crushed by the car. It was difficult to drive after the break, and the cars were parked on the road. He helped push the carts as he walked home. He pushed about 20 cars along the way, and it took more than an hour to get home.
Regarding the road congestion caused by the blizzard, Mr. Wang expressed his opinion, "The heavier the snow, the more congested the roads will be. It still feels that it is not timely to clear the snow. It is recommended to increase the intensity of snow clearing and sweep it as you go. It should be in time." Wang The husband said that he went out at 11:30 noon. It was snowing heavily at that time and there were not many cars on the road, but he did not see the snow clearing truck at work.
In this regard, the reporter interviewed the Zhifu District Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Bureau. Staff from the City Appearance and Environmental Management Section of the bureau said that the snow clearing work had started on the evening of the 15th, and by 9 a.m. on the 16th, the road surface had bottomed out. "But by noon that day, the snowfall reached blizzard level, there were many private cars on the road, and there were many slopes in Zhifu District, so our workload did not increase. The snow clearing trucks were blocked on the road and could not continue their operations." The staff said that there were congestion points in places such as Tourism World, the entrance of No. 1 Middle School, Xishan Gas Station on South Street, and South Yingxiang Road. They cooperated with the traffic police department to restrict the traffic flow and push the trapped vehicles one by one. Go uphill and then clear the snow.
The staff member said, "More than 1,000 snow clearing personnel and more than 400 vehicles and equipment were dispatched on the evening of the 16th. Everyone worked all night to clear the snow, and by 6 a.m. on the 17th, the true color of the road surface was visible on all major and secondary arterial roads."
Special weather event test The ability of urban management and the speed of emergency response to ensure the normal operation of the city and the orderly conduct of citizens' lives to the greatest extent are important starting points and evaluation criteria for urban management. This round of snowfall, the biggest point is in Zhifu District, it is definitely difficult to clear the snow and keep it smooth, but the snow clearing experience in Yantai was due to snow, and now it should withstand the test of stronger wind and snow.
