China's meteorological authorities said Tuesday freezing weather and icy rain will continue to hit south China over the next three days, adding to the region's transport misery.

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) Tuesday kept its yellow alert for freezing temperatures in south China, including for the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan, Hunan and Jiangxi, and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Meanwhile, central and western parts of Guizhou Province and some parts of Hunan Province will also be hit by icy rain over the next three days, the NMC said in a statement on its website.

Snow and sleet are expected to affect Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan provinces, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and northeast China over the same period.

The NMC suggested old people living in south China avoid outdoor activities while the bad weather lasts.

Persistent icy weather has wreaked havoc in south China, disrupting traffic and damaging power facilities.