Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms
Issue date: 2025-05-08T11:04+08:00
The Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms at 11:04 am on May 8, 2025: It is expected that from the night of May 8 to the day of May 9, most parts of the Kashgar Plain will experience sandstorms or sandstorms, and the minimum visibility in some areas will drop below 1000 meters. Please 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.
Tashkurgan County Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2025-05-07T22:30+08:00
At 22:30 on May 7, 2025, the Tashkurgan County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that in the next 24 hours, there will be northwest gusts of around 7 levels in various parts of Tashkurgan County, and the wind speed at the wind outlet can reach around 9 levels. 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.
