| Event: | CW Cold Wave |
| Number: | 1997-000540 |
| Country: | CHN China, People's Republic |
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| Date (YMD): | 1997-9-30 |
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| Information Source: | UN DHA |
| Comments: | According to reports submitted by the Bureau of Civil Affairs of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), more than 40 snowstorms, some very heavy, have hit Naqu, Ali, Shigatse, Lhasa and Shannan prefectures as well as Changdu city since last September. Much of the area is covered with 40 centimetres of snow. The snowstorms came earlier than usual and were more intensive and severe, affecting a large area. The post-storm temperature drop was dramatic, 10 degrees lower than normal, and persistent. Over 40 counties in the TAR were hit by the snowstorms. Among them, Anduo, Nierong, Nima, Puquan and Nylam were worst affected. |
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