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Xinjiang - China
2026-07-15

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues orange drought warning

Issue date: 2026-07-15T17:51+08:00

At 17:51 on July 15, 2026, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued an orange drought warning signal: According to the comprehensive meteorological drought index monitoring, the current meteorological drought in Bole and its western areas, Alashankou, is moderate drought, the eastern towns of Bole are severe drought, and Jinghe is extremely dry. It is expected that there will be no large-scale effective precipitation in the Bole region in the next week, and there will be high temperatures above 37 ℃ in Bole and its eastern areas. The meteorological drought will continue. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

Description

It is expected that the meteorological drought index will reach severe drought in the next week (meteorological drought is once in 25-50 years), or more than 40% of crops in a certain county (district) will be affected by drought.

Guidelines

1. Relevant departments and units do a good job of emergency response to drought prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Relevant departments use emergency standby water sources, dispatch all available water sources within their jurisdiction, and give priority to guaranteeing urban and rural residents' domestic water and livestock drinking water;

3. Reduce urban water supply indicators and give priority to irrigation water for cash crops, and restrict large amounts of agricultural irrigation water;

4. Restrict non-productive high water consumption and service industry water use, and restrict the discharge of industrial sewage;

5. The meteorological department shall conduct artificial precipitation enhancement operations in a timely manner.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台更新高温红色预警

Issue date: 2026-07-15T16:07+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年7月15日16时05分将高温橙色升级为高温红色预警信号:预计明天白天至23日白天(南疆、东疆到25日),南疆盆地、吐鲁番市、哈密市和天山北坡的部分区域最高气温将升至40℃以上,博州东部、塔城地区南部、克拉玛依市、昌吉州西部、巴州南部、吐鲁番市、哈密市等地的局部区域45℃以上,吐鲁番市局地50℃以上。请注意防暑降温和用火用电安全,并加强防范山区局地融雪型洪水。

Description

The maximum temperature will rise above 40°C within 24 hours.

Guidelines

1. Relevant departments and units shall take emergency measures to prevent heatstroke and reduce temperature in accordance with their duties;

2. Stop outdoor operations (except for special industries);

3. Take protective measures for the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the young;

4. Relevant departments and units should pay special attention to fire prevention.