Xinjiang - China   2025-04-15   Tuesday   44.01N, 87.30E

Changji Prefecture

Xinjiang - China
2025-04-15

Changji Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2025-04-14T19:14+08:00

Changji Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms at 19:14 on April 14, 2025: It is expected that in the next 24 hours, some areas from Manas County to Mulei County will experience sandstorm weather with visibility less than 1000 meters. Please pay attention to 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.