Hotan Prefecture

Xinjiang - China

2026-08-03

Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory updates high temperature orange warning

Issue date: 2026-08-02T12:33+08:00

At 12:32 on August 2, 2026, the Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory upgraded the high temperature yellow to high temperature orange warning signal: It is expected that from August 2 to 4, Pishan County, Moyu County, Hotan City, Hotan County, Luopu County, Cele County, Yutian County, and Minfeng County will experience high temperature weather above 37 ℃. The highest temperature in the northern desert area can reach above 40 ℃. Please pay attention to heatstroke prevention, cooling, fire safety, and strengthen prevention of snowmelt type floods.

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.