A wild snowstorm continues to hit the Ali Prefecture in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Local government and residents have taken precautions to prevent the blizzard affecting daily life as much as possible.

With more than half-a-meter of snow dumped in the area, Nielamu County is among the hardest hit.

For two days, snow removal workers and soldiers have been working to clear the snow and ice. In some places, piles of ice are measuring in at ten centimeters.

Team of workers have also been dispatched along the 318 National Highway that goes through the county. As the road gradually re-opens to traffic, batches of food and daily necessities have arrived in the storm struck area.

"Food supplies are stable. We have reserved a large amount of food in case of shortages. The road leading to the county has now re-opened, which will allow more food to come in," said Niu Zhenzhuang, Deputy County Party Secretary.

In addition to food, the local government has reserved 36,000 tons of fodder that will support more than 180,000 live stocks.

All of the 68 local families have received 25 bunches each, or 150 kilograms of yak food.

"I have more than thirty yaks," a local woman said. "This fodder can support them for more than ten days. And I have more in the barn."

About eight bunches lie in her barn that have been kept there since October last year.

Daily necessities including food, tea and blankets have also been sent to surrounding villages and counties to help locals get through the storm.

The local weather bureau says the snow will help moisten grassland and ease the winter drought.

(CNTV.cn February 20, 2011)