Recently, affected by the continuous heavy snowfall, avalanches have occurred in many places on the roads leading to Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba and other scenic spots in Burjin County, Xinjiang, resulting in traffic blockage and stranded passengers. On January 13, the Kanas Scenic Area Management Committee issued an announcement to exempt tourists stranded in the scenic area from room and board.
There were 31 avalanches
6 km of roads were buried
On January 13, according to CCTV News, heavy snowfall that lasted for several days led to frequent avalanches in some sections of the Altay Mountains.
The K57 section of Provincial Highway 232 leading to the Kanas Scenic Area is completely buried by avalanches, and the buried road is 6 kilometers long, and the snow is more than 5 meters deep at its deepest, which has been connected with the mountain.
As of 5 p.m. on the 13th, after 9 hours of continuous operation, this section of avalanche road has been rushed through. Provincial Highway 232 leads to the Kanas scenic area of more than 70 kilometers long, this is one of the longest avalanche points, a total of 31 similar avalanche points have been found, 25 have been opened, and the remaining 6 are stepping up to rush through.
According to the news released by the local meteorological department on the 13th, the Kanas scenic area will usher in a significant rise in temperature and a new round of snowfall, road traffic conditions will decline, and the risk of avalanches in local areas of the mountains is extremely high.
At present, the traffic police brigade of the Kanas Scenic Area Public Security Bureau continues to implement temporary two-way traffic control on many road sections.
Hemu X852 line road site (Ping An Kanas)
Road conditions at 600 meters at 45 kilometers of Hemu X852 line (Xinjiang Meteorological Bureau)
The scenic spot announces that accommodation is free
Stranded tourists: Surprised
Affected by the heavy snowfall, there was a phenomenon of stranded passengers in Burjin County, Xinjiang.
On January 13, the Kanas Scenic Area Management Committee issued an announcement saying that free accommodation and food will be implemented for tourists stranded in the scenic area. The specific contents include: free accommodation fees for stranded tourists in Kanas Village, Hemu Village and Baihaba Village, and free catering in Kanas Village, Hemu Village and Baihaba Village.
The reporter verified with the Propaganda Department of Burjin County, and the staff of the department said that at present, it is indeed the implementation of free food and accommodation, and the specific information is subject to the announcement.
On the 13th, the owner of Hemuyi B&B told reporters that the continuous snowfall made the snow in the yard reach more than 2 meters high. At present, the guests stranded in the hotel have been exempted from accommodation, and the fees of the travelers who have paid the money have also been refunded. ”
Screenshot of social network of stranded tourists
Passenger Xiaoyou told reporters that he and his companions have been stranded in Hemu Village for 4 days, and after receiving the notice, the owner of the homestay returned the accommodation fee on the 11th and 12th, and the follow-up fees do not have to be paid again, "Although it is very uncomfortable to be stranded, the air tickets have been canceled, but I feel that the scenic spot is still very humane." ”
Xiao You said that the price of the room type he booked was 2,088 yuan per night, and he was very surprised that he could be free of charge.
Alarm!
Xinjiang has a high frequency of avalanches this winter
According to CCTV News, from the end of December 2023, the major ski resorts in Xinjiang's Altay region will usher in a peak of tourists, with the total daily average of the four major ski resorts of Jiangjun Mountain, Keketuohai, Jikepulin, and Qinggli Wolf Mountain exceeding 15,000.
Located in the northern part of Xinjiang, the Altay region is located in the world's golden latitude of 45 to 47 degrees north latitude, with world-class ice and snow resources. According to Xinjiang meteorological news, the frequency of avalanches in the local area this winter is high, and it is necessary to be vigilant.
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Source: Beijing Youth Daily