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Qinghai - China

2026-03-13

Qumalai County Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning signal for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-03-13T12:00+08:00

At 12:00 on March 13, 2026, the Qumalai County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that Qumahe Township, Mado Township, Qiuzhi Township, Yege Township, Bagan Township, and Yuegai Town in Qumalai County will experience strong winds of level 9 or above, with gusts of level 10 or above. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 6 hours, with average wind force reaching above 10 or gusts above 11; or already affected by strong winds, with average wind force from 10 to 11, or gusts 11 to 12 and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job in anti-gale emergency according to their duties;

2. Elementary and middle schools and units with relatively weak wind resistance should suspend classes and business, and reduce the number of people going out;

3. On-water operations in relevant waters and passing ships shall return to the port to avoid wind, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring,grounding and collision;

4. Cut off dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;

5. Airports, railways, highways, water transportation and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to forest and grassland fire prevention.