Beijing mobilizes for winter's first major snowfall

In response to the snowfall, Beijing Huanwei Group has activated a citywide snow removal plan. It has conducted extensive snow removal drills and has equipped teams with advanced machinery. So far, the group has deployed 2,520 pieces of snow removal equipment, including 1,672 snow-clearing vehicles and 848 large-scale machines.

In the aviation sector, over 580 staff members and 177 vehicles are on standby for de-icing and snow removal operations at the Beijing Capital International Airport. The airport has stockpiled 7,100 tons of de-icing fluid and 577 tons of runway de-icing agents.

Beijing Daxing International Airport has mobilized 300 personnel and 84 snow removal vehicles. The airport will implement de-icing and snow-clearing procedures to maintain flight safety. It has also prepared overnight blankets and other amenities for passengers and is coordinating with transportation authorities to potentially extend metro services.