Maralbexi

Xinjiang - China

2026-05-21

Bachu County Meteorological Observatory updates orange warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-05-21T10:09+08:00

At 10:09 am on May 21, 2026, the Bachu County Meteorological Observatory upgraded the yellow sandstorm warning signal to an orange sandstorm warning signal: It is expected that strong sandstorm weather will occur in Bachu County in the next 12 hours, with the minimum visibility dropping below 500 meters. Some sections of the road will experience extremely strong sandstorms with visibility less than 50 meters. Please strengthen 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.

Bachu County Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-05-20T18:53+08:00

At 18:53 on May 20, 2026, the Bachu County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the night of May 20 to 21, Bachu County will have a wind force of 6 or above, with wind speeds of 8-9 levels in the Sanchakou wind outlet area and local gusts of 10 levels, accompanied by sandstorms or short-term dust storms. Please pay attention to precautions.

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 24 hours, with an average wind force of 6 or higher, or gusts of 7 or higher; or it has been affected by strong winds, with an average wind of 6-7, or 7-8 gusts and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce hoardings, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, and cover building materials;

3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures, such as returning to the port to avoid wind or sailing in a detour, etc.;

4. Pedestrians should avoid riding bicycles as much as possible, and do not stay under billboards, temporary structures, etc. when the wind is blowing;

5. Relevant departments and units pay attention to the fire prevention of forests and grasslands.