Shandong coastal waters frozen

The recent cold fronts have also caused coastal waters near Shandong province to freeze over.

The recent cold fronts have also caused coastal waters near Shandong  province to freeze over.

The sea ice near Laizhou Bay extends up to 20 nautical miles out from the coast and has stranded some 500 ships, including 100 fishing boats from other provinces. A dozen rescue services are delivering water, food and other necessities to those trapped. According to the weather forecast, the ice will last till the end of this month.