This is the moment a parent and their toddler fall to the ground as they struggle to reach their car in strong wind conditions and icy ground.

Severe winter weather has recently hit the city of Xiaogan, in Hubei, central China, among many other regions in the country.

Snow and ice covered many city streets, making it difficult for residents to go about their daily activities as normal.

In one video captured by a motorist in the city, a little child in a pink winter jacket was seen falling victim to the adverse weather as the strong wind forced it to the ground.

The toddler struggled to keep up with its parent who headed towards their car as it was nearly swept away down the street.

The parent then turned back around and tried to help the child up but ended up falling as well on the slippery ground.

The two waddled over to the car, fortunately without any apparent injuries.

The recent coldwaves in China have forced authorities to close down highways and cancel classes.

The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) has issued an orange alert, the highest in the country's four-tier system, as temperatures dropped across the south.

The NMC also called on local governments 'for necessary measures to protect crops and aquatic products.'

Freezing rain and snow are expected to continue until February 26, local media reported.