Qinghai - China   2026-03-12   Thursday   36.93N, 101.68E

Datong

Qinghai - China
2026-03-12

Datong County Meteorological Observatory issues blue sand and dust warning signal

Issue date: 2026-03-12T16:16+08:00

At 16:15 on March 12, 2026, the Datong County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue sand and dust warning signal: it is expected that from 16:15 on March 12 to 16:15 on March 13, Datong area will experience floating dust or sandstorm weather with visibility less than 3000 meters. Relevant units and personnel are advised to take precautions.

Xining Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for cold wave

Issue date: 2026-03-12T10:00+08:00

At 10:00 am on March 12, 2026, the Xining Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning for a cold wave: it is expected that a cold wave will occur in Xining from 8:00 am on March 13 to 8:00 am on March 15, with temperatures dropping by 14-16 ℃ and locally reaching over 16 ℃; The highest daytime temperature on the 13th will drop below 0 ℃, and the lowest morning temperature on the 14th will drop below -6 ℃. During the process, there was light to moderate snow throughout the city, with heavy snowfall in some towns and villages in Datong, Huangzhong, and Huangyuan, with snowfall ranging from 0.1 to 6.0 millimeters; There is a 4-5 level easterly wind, with gusts of up to 7 levels or above, accompanied by sandstorms. Cold waves, snowfall, and sandstorms have a significant impact on urban operations, road traffic, agricultural and animal husbandry production, energy supply, and public health. Please take precautions. Defense guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job in preventing cold waves according to their responsibilities; 2. Individuals should pay attention to adding clothes to keep warm, and people who are sensitive to temperature changes should try to minimize going out; 3. Take protective measures for agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and animal husbandry.

Description

Within 24 hours, the minimum temperature will drop by more than 10°C, the lowest temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force on land can reach level 6 or more; or it has dropped by more than 10°C, the minimum temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force can reach level 6 or more. continued.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job of preventing cold waves in accordance with their duties;

2. Pay attention to adding clothes to keep warm, and take good care of the old, the weak and the sick;

3. Take cold-proof measures for livestock, poultry, tropical and subtropical fruits and related aquatic products, crops, etc.;

4. Do a good job in wind protection.