Nanchuan

Chongqing - China

2026-08-17

Nanchuan District Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-08-17T12:03+08:00

The Nanchuan District Meteorological Observatory issued a "blue warning signal for strong winds" at 12:00 on August 17, 2026. It is expected that from 12:00 on August 17 to 0:00 on August 18, Jinfoshan Scenic Area and five towns and streets including Sanquan, Shanwangping, Nancheng, Shuijiang, and Toudu may be affected by strong winds, with gusts of up to level 7 or above. Please take precautions.

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.

Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issues orange high temperature warning

Issue date: 2026-08-17T10:02+08:00

At 9:50 am on August 17, 2026, the Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issued an "orange warning signal for high temperatures". It is expected that from 13:00 to 19:00 on August 17, the highest daily temperature in 15 districts and counties below 500 meters above sea level, including Liangjiang New Area, Jiulongpo, High tech Zone, Dadukou, Nan an, Yuzhong, Beibei, Shapingba, Jiangjin, Qijiang, Wanzhou, Yunyang, Wuxi, Fengjie, Pengshui, etc., will rise to 37-39 ℃. Please take precautions.

Description

The maximum temperature will rise above 37°C within 24 hours.

Guidelines

1. Relevant departments and units implement safeguard measures for heatstroke prevention and cooling in accordance with their duties;

2. Try to avoid outdoor activities during high temperature periods, and those working under high temperature conditions should shorten the continuous working time;

3. Provide heatstroke prevention and cooling instructions for the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the young, and take necessary protective measures;

4. Relevant departments and units should take precautions against fires caused by excessive power consumption and excessive electrical loads such as wires and transformers.

Chongqing Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for forest and grassland fire risks

Issue date: 2026-08-16T14:42+08:00

The Chongqing Forest and Grassland Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Command, Chongqing Emergency Management Bureau, Chongqing Forestry Bureau, and Chongqing Meteorological Bureau jointly issued the "Forest and Grassland Fire Orange Warning Signal" at 14:30 on August 16, 2026. 32 districts and counties in our city, including Liangjiang New District, Dadukou, Shapingba, Jiulongpo, Nan an, Beibei, Banan, High tech Zone, Tongnan, Hechuan, Tongliang, Dazu, Rongchang, Yongchuan, Bishan, Jiangjin, Qijiang, Wansheng, Nanchuan, Changshou, Fuling, Dianjiang, Fengdu, Liangping, Zhongxian, Wanzhou, Kaizhou, Yunyang, Fengjie, Wuxi, Wushan, and Wulong, have already experienced high forest and grassland fire danger meteorological levels. It is expected that the above-mentioned districts and counties will continue to have high or extremely high forest and grassland fire risk meteorological levels from August 16th to 20th, with a high risk of forest and grassland fires.