According to specialized sources, since January, rains, snowfalls, and low temperatures have caused disasters in several regions of the country, affecting road travel negatively.

The ministries of Finance and Transportation allotted this emergency fund to help 11 provinces and municipalities with ice and snow removal, vehicle diversion, and other traffic safety works.

This is an urgent task for the Chinese Government as heavy travel associated with the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival migration began on January 25.

Chinese citizens will enjoy an eight-day holiday from February 10 to 17, and families come together to welcome the Year of the Dragon.

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