Confronting low temperatures, rain, snow, and ice. The Ministry of Transport deploys measures to ensure smooth and safe transportation during the Spring Festival travel rush.

Recently, many parts of the country are facing low temperatures, freezing rain and snow weather. At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office today, Deputy Minister of Transport Li Yang stated that various measures are being taken to prevent disasters, reduce risks, and ensure smooth transportation. The New Year holiday is approaching, followed by the Spring Festival travel rush. The Ministry of Transport will strictly implement proactive defense measures, focusing on preventing road icing in the south and blizzards in the north. They will improve lists of snow-covered and icy road sections and emergency response forces, and strengthen consultation and assessment with meteorological, public security, and traffic management departments. They will enhance pre-positioned forces, snow and ice removal, traffic control, vehicle rescue and service guarantee, and other measures. They will guide and supervise affected areas to strengthen proactive defense and implement warning mechanisms to ensure smooth transportation networks and ensure the safety and convenience of the people's travel.