Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for sandstorms
Issue date: 2025-05-03T14:11+08:00
At 14:11 on May 3, 2025, the Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory upgraded the yellow sandstorm warning signal to an orange sandstorm warning signal: It is expected that there will be strong sandstorm weather in most parts of the Hotan Plain from today to the 4th, with minimum visibility dropping below 500 meters and gusts of 5-6 levels. There will be strong winds of 7 or above in the northern desert areas, wind vents, and high mountain areas. Please pay attention to prevention.
Description
Strong sandstorms may occur within 6 hours (visibility is less than 500m), or strong sandstorms have occurred and may continue
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job in emergency response to sand and dust storms in accordance with their duties;
2. Stop outdoor activities and dangerous outdoor operations such as high altitude and water;
3. Airports, railways, highways and other units should take preventive measures for traffic safety. Drivers should pay attention to changes in sand and dust storms and drive carefully;
4. Pedestrians should not ride bicycles as much as possible, and outdoor personnel should wear masks, gauze and other dust-proof supplies, and pay attention to traffic safety.
