Gejiu City Meteorological Observatory issues orange high temperature warning
Issue date: 2026-05-16T10:59+08:00
At 10:52 am on May 16, 2026, the Gejiu City Meteorological Observatory continued to issue an orange warning signal for high temperatures: in the past 24 hours, the Mabushan Station in Manfan Town, Gejiu City has experienced a high temperature of 39.8 degrees Celsius; It is expected that in the next 24 hours, high temperatures will continue in towns such as Manfan, Jiasha, and Baohe in our city. The public is advised to reduce outdoor activities in the afternoon.
Description
The maximum temperature will rise above 37°C within 24 hours.
Guidelines
1. Relevant departments and units implement safeguard measures for heatstroke prevention and cooling in accordance with their duties;
2. Try to avoid outdoor activities during high temperature periods, and those working under high temperature conditions should shorten the continuous working time;
3. Provide heatstroke prevention and cooling instructions for the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the young, and take necessary protective measures;
4. Relevant departments and units should take precautions against fires caused by excessive power consumption and excessive electrical loads such as wires and transformers.
