Shenzhen

Guangdong - China

2025-04-13

Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issues yellow forest fire warning

Issue date: 2025-04-13T08:48+08:00

On April 13, 2025, at 08:50, the Shenzhen Forest Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Command and the Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory jointly issued a yellow warning signal for forest fire hazards on land throughout the city. It is expected that the weather in our city will continue to be dry for the next 3-4 days, with a forest fire hazard meteorological level of level three. Combustible materials in the forest are more likely to burn, and forest fires are more likely to occur. The relevant authorities have increased their efforts in mountain patrols and forest protection, and strictly controlled outdoor fire sources.

Description

The forest fire risk level is three. Moderately dangerous, combustibles in the forest are easier to burn, and forest fires are more likely to occur.

Guidelines

1. Relevant departments should strengthen publicity and education on forest fire prevention;

2. Strengthen the supervision of mountain patrol and forest protection and the use of fire in the wild;

3. Make full preparations for fire fighting and disaster relief;

4. When entering the forest area, pay attention to fire prevention; take precautions when using fire in the forest or at the edge of the forest, and do not leave fire or litter cigarette butts.

Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for thunderstorms and strong winds

Issue date: 2025-04-12T14:36+08:00

[Thunderstorm and gale yellow and rainstorm yellow warning signals in Shenzhen] At 14:35 on April 12, 2025, the Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issued the yellow warning signals of rainstorm and thunderstorm and gale in the whole city. At present, there are local (thunder) showers in our city. It is estimated that the thunderstorm cloud cluster and cold air front will move eastward and southward in the next 2-3 hours, and the thunderstorm shower in our city will become obvious, with the maximum hourly rainfall intensity of about 40mm. The thunderstorm cloud cluster will turn to cold air gale to cool down after transit, and the maximum gust in the north will increase to about 10. Please implement various measures to prevent rain, wind, and lightning.

Description

It may be affected by thunderstorms and gales within 6 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or more, or gusts of 9 or more accompanied by strong lightning; or it has been affected by thunderstorms and gales, the average wind has reached 8-9, or gusts of 9-10 accompanied by strong lightning, and may continue.

Guidelines

1. Keep valuable electrical equipment that is vulnerable to lightning strikes properly, and put them in a safe place after power failure;

2. Residents in dangerous areas and dangerous houses, as well as ships, should take shelter from the wind. Never take shelter from rain under trees, electric poles, or tower cranes, and turn off mobile phones when lightning occurs;

3. Cut off neon signs and dangerous outdoor power supplies;

4. Stop outdoor group activities and evacuate people immediately;

5. Outdoor workers at high altitudes, waters, etc. stop working, and personnel from dangerous areas are evacuated;

6. Be prepared for wind and lightning protection;

7. Pay attention to the latest news of thunderstorms and gales reported by the relevant media and relevant windbreak notices, and students stay in a safe place;

8. Secure doors and windows, enclosures, scaffolds, temporary structures and other structures that are easily blown by the wind. Personnel should leave the temporary structures as soon as possible, and properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by thunderstorms and gales.