Snowstorms hit a vast area of north China on Sunday, disrupting traffic in Beijing, Tianjin and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Six highways passing through Beijing have been temporarily closed due to the heavy snow and the traffic authorities in the Chinese capital are enhancing their inspection.

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region issued an alert for snowstorm, calling for the maintenance of roads, railways and telecommunication facilities.

In Tianjin, all highways have been shut down and more than 20 flights have been delayed at Tianjin Binhai International Airport.

Bus companies in Tianjin said they added more capacity to cope with the city's transportation needs. Endi

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