A latest cold wave has swept Jiangsu province on Wednesday to plummet temperatures to zero degree Celsius under the impact of the cold snap in north China.
On Wednesday, Feng County recorded the lowest temperature in the province at -4.3°C, forcing people to wear thick cotton clothes, scarves and masks to resist the cold.
The sudden drop in temperature can lead to a high incidence of some diseases, especially cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral hemorrhage caused by vasoconstriction.
Doctors suggest that elderly people with basic diseases such as high blood pressure should wait until the sun is out and the temperature rises slightly before going out.
Low temperature increases the possibility of respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza and measles. For young children, school-age children and elementary school students, it is also necessary to prevent the occurrence of viral diarrhea and ensure daily food and drinking water hygiene.
The water supply departments of Donghai and Sihong counties have completed the warming of outdoor water meters and pipes, as well as the maintenance of water supply facilities for residents to ensure the safety of users in winter.
Kunshan has also carried out a comprehensive investigation of outdoor public toilets, and repaired or replacement of facilities and equipment that are prone to freezing and breaking in winter.
Agricultural departments in various parts of the province organized technicians to visit farm fields and guide farmers in the management and protection of vegetable greenhouses to ensure that vegetables can survive the freezing weather.
