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Xinjiang - China

2026-05-21

Yingjisha County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-05-21T16:30+08:00

At 16:30 on May 21, 2026, the Yingjisha County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that there will be varying degrees of sandstorms in Yingjisha County from afternoon to night on May 21, and some towns will also be accompanied by sandstorms or sandstorms. The minimum visibility will drop below 1000 meters, please strengthen prevention.

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.

喀什地区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-05-20T12:14+08:00

喀什地区气象台2026年5月20日12时14分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计5月20日夜间至21日，喀什大部将有5～6级偏东风，伽师玉代克力克乡、西克尔库勒镇、巴楚三岔口等风口风力达8级以上，局地阵风10级，同时伴有扬沙和沙尘暴，请注意防范。

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.