Severe Winter Storm Impacts 17 Provinces in China

(17/02/08)

• The 2007 winter storm has already cost An estimated $7.5 billion, … • But the cost of the accelerated use of current supplies of fresh food, coal, oil, and gas and the likely loss of future agricultural production is still to be added to the economic toll. • Over 100,000 houses collapsed due to weight of snow, including some in Shanghai, the financial capitol. Over 400,000 houses were damaged. • The icy roads caused 10,000 cars and trucks and cars to be completely immobile over distances of 45 miles and more.    Click here to download a PowerPoint Presentation with more details on this Event