BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- In China's Tibet, heavy snow has trapped 62 vehicles and 174 people in Nyalam county of Shigatse city. The snow began falling Thursday and stopped Sunday night, blocking some of the county's main roads over the weekend.
Public transportation has been affected, with traffic control measures launched on some state roads. As of Sunday noon, the snow was 76 centimeters, well-above knee deep. Local authorities say no casualties or damage have been reported so far, and they have enough disaster relief goods in stock.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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