As cold waves hit multiple parts of China, prompt countermeasures have been taken to prevent power outages and alleviate the impacts of extensive snowfall and other freezing conditions.

In Shimen County, central China's Hunan Province, staff workers of the power supply company braved coldness to inspect the power lines that serve 15,000 local residents.

In Qianjiang district of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, power supply department has dispatched more than 100 staffers to carry out the de-icing work on the 44 kilometers of power lines.

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