Pishan County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing
Issue date: 2026-01-18T12:25+08:00
At 12:25 on January 18, 2026, the Pishan County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for road icing: Currently, there has been snowfall in Tajik Township, Bashrangan Township, and Keliyang Township of Pishan County. It is expected that there will be intermittent light to light snow in the plain and southern mountainous areas of Pishan County from today to the night of the 20th, and the ground temperature will be below 0 ℃. Road icing that may affect traffic may occur. Please take precautions.
Description
When the road surface temperature is lower than 0°C, precipitation occurs, and road icing that affects traffic may occur within 12 hours.
Guidelines
1. The transportation, public security and other departments shall prepare for road icing in accordance with their duties;
2. Drivers should pay attention to road conditions and drive safely;
3. Pedestrians ride bicycles as little as possible when going out, and pay attention to non-slip.
Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-01-17T12:21+08:00
At 12:21 on January 17, 2026, the Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the afternoon of the 17th to the 19th, there will be gusts of 7 or above in the northern plain of the region, gusts of 8 to 9 in the mid to high mountain areas, and gusts of 10 or above in some areas along the G216 and G219 highways. 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.
