US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(240616) -- SINGAPORE, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows oil slicks on the water surface of East Coast Park in Singapore. Oil spillage was observed along beaches on Singapore's resort Sentosa island and the waters were closed for clean-up works, the island management authority said Saturday. A Netherlands-flagged dredger collided with a Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal near Sentosa on Friday, leading to oil leakage. The oil slick was also spotted at Singapore's East Coast Park, shores around the Southern Islands and surrounding waters. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(240616) -- SINGAPORE, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows oil slicks on the water surface of East Coast Park in Singapore. Oil spillage was observed along beaches on Singapore's resort Sentosa island and the waters were closed for clean-up works, the island management authority said Saturday. A Netherlands-flagged dredger collided with a Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal near Sentosa on Friday, leading to oil leakage. The oil slick was also spotted at Singapore's East Coast Park, shores around the Southern Islands and surrounding waters. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(240616) -- SINGAPORE, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows oil slicks on the water surface of East Coast Park in Singapore. Oil spillage was observed along beaches on Singapore's resort Sentosa island and the waters were closed for clean-up works, the island management authority said Saturday. A Netherlands-flagged dredger collided with a Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal near Sentosa on Friday, leading to oil leakage. The oil slick was also spotted at Singapore's East Coast Park, shores around the Southern Islands and surrounding waters. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(240616) -- SINGAPORE, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows oil slicks on the water surface of East Coast Park in Singapore. Oil spillage was observed along beaches on Singapore's resort Sentosa island and the waters were closed for clean-up works, the island management authority said Saturday. A Netherlands-flagged dredger collided with a Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal near Sentosa on Friday, leading to oil leakage. The oil slick was also spotted at Singapore's East Coast Park, shores around the Southern Islands and surrounding waters. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

China: Woman Slips On Icy Slope After Freezing Rain In Huanggang, Hubei

On February 24, 2024, in Huanggang, Hubei, following freezing rain, the road became unusually slippery. A woman attempted to ascend a slope but nearly slipped and fell due to the slick surface. She firmly grasped the ground, stabilizing herself, and cautiously moved upward step by step. However, despite her efforts, she ended up slipping at the bottom of the slope due to the slippery ground.