New snow falls in NE China

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While smog still causes traffic problems in northeast China, more heavy snow hit the area on Sunday, according to local meteorological authorities.

As of 8:30 a.m., seven highways in Heilongjiang Province were closed, and three flights had been delayed.

Snowfall is expected to exceed 10 mm in the provincial capital Harbin and cities of Mudanjiang, Qitaihe and Jixi in the next six hours, the provincial meteorological observatory said.

Cars will be temporarily restricted based on the odd and even number rule on Monday in Harbin and subway line one will extend operations by 30 minutes on Monday evening.

In neighboring Jilin Province, the meteorological office issued an orange blizzard alert at 4:43 a.m. on Monday. Some parts of the province may suffer snowfalls of more 20 mm in the next 24 hours.

China's meteorological alerts are categorized as blue, yellow, orange and red as the severity of disasters ascends.

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