Mu Cang Chai mountains and forest frosted over with ice and snow
VOV.VN - The northern mountainous district of Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai province has been frozen over with a blanket of white snow on the ground and ice clinging to trees since late January due to the prolonged cold spell.
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Trong Pao Sang peak in La Pan Tan commune bore the brunt of the snowfall in Mu Cang Chai. |
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Local people say the snow and ice haven’t cleared since January 31. |
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This is the second time this year that snow and ice have hit the mountainous district. |
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Heavy ice crystals encase trees and grass in a white hoarfrost. |
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Many branches have broken due to the thick layers snow and ice weighing them down. |
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Local people are curious about the thick hoarfrost building up on vegetation. |
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Local people find it difficult to feed their cattle as their pastures are frozen. |
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Local authorities encourage the people to keep their cattle at home to avoid the dangers of freezing weather. |
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Other high mountain peaks in Mu Cang Chai are frozen over due to the wintry weather. |
