Aksu City

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

2025-04-21

Aksu Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2025-04-21T09:00+08:00

At 9:00 am on April 21, 2025, the Aksu Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that sandstorms (visibility less than 1000 meters) will occur in Aksu City, Alar City, Wensu County, and Awati County in Aksu Prefecture within the next 24 hours. Relevant departments are requested to strengthen prevention measures.

Description

Sandstorms may occur within 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000m), or sandstorms have occurred and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing sand and dust storms in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, cover building materials, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments;

3. Take care to bring dust-proof supplies such as masks and gauze to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust;

4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2025-04-20T14:30+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2025年4月20日14时30分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计今天午后至明天白天，东疆有6级左右偏北风，风口阵风11级；南疆塔里木盆地大部有6级左右偏东风，阵风9～10级。请加强防范。

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 24 hours, with an average wind force of 6 or higher, or gusts of 7 or higher; or it has been affected by strong winds, with an average wind of 6-7, or 7-8 gusts and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce hoardings, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, and cover building materials;

3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures, such as returning to the port to avoid wind or sailing in a detour, etc.;

4. Pedestrians should avoid riding bicycles as much as possible, and do not stay under billboards, temporary structures, etc. when the wind is blowing;

5. Relevant departments and units pay attention to the fire prevention of forests and grasslands.