Shapotou

Ningxia - China

2025-08-15

Zhongwei Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for flash flood disasters

Issue date: 2025-08-14T22:40+08:00

At 22:40 on August 14, 2025, the Zhongwei Water Affairs Bureau and the Zhongwei Meteorological Bureau jointly issued a Level 3 meteorological risk warning for flash floods (yellow warning): It is expected that there will be scattered thunderstorms or showers (0.1-10 millimeters) in Shapotou District and Zhongning County in the first half of the 14th, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall (10-30 millimeters per hour, locally 30-50 millimeters), thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and other severe convective weather. Combined with the influence of previous precipitation, it is expected that the meteorological risk level of mountain flood disasters in Shapotou District and Zhongning County will be level three. To this end, the Water Affairs Bureau of Zhongwei City and the Meteorological Bureau of Zhongwei City jointly issued a three-level warning (yellow warning) for the meteorological risk of flash floods. It is expected that from 22:40 on August 14th to 08:00 on August 15th, the meteorological risk of flash floods in Shapotou District and Zhongning County is relatively high, and precautions should be taken.

Zhongwei Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for geological hazards and meteorological risks

Issue date: 2025-08-14T22:20+08:00

The Zhongwei Natural Resources Bureau and the Zhongwei Meteorological Bureau jointly issued a Level 3 geological disaster meteorological risk warning (yellow warning) at 22:20 on August 14, 2025. It is expected that there will be scattered thunderstorms or showers (0.1-10 millimeters) in Shapotou District and Zhongning County in the first half of the 14th, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall (10-30 millimeters per hour, locally 30-50 millimeters), thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and other severe convective weather. Combined with the influence of previous precipitation, it is expected that the geological and meteorological risk level of Shapotou District and Zhongning County will be level three. To this end, the Natural Resources Bureau of Zhongwei City and the Meteorological Bureau of Zhongwei City jointly issued a Level 3 geological disaster meteorological risk warning (yellow warning). It is expected that from 22:20 on August 14th to 08:00 on August 15th, the meteorological risk of geological disasters in Shapotou District and Zhongning County is relatively high, and attention should be paid to prevention.

Shapotou District Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for flash flood disasters

Issue date: 2025-08-14T20:40+08:00

At 20:40 on August 14, 2025, the Water Affairs Bureau and the Meteorological Bureau of Shapotou District jointly issued a blue warning signal for the meteorological risk of flash floods: According to the latest meteorological data analysis, scattered thunderstorms or showers (0.1-10 millimeters) are expected to occur in Shapotou District tonight, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, thunderstorm winds, hail and other strong convective weather. Combined with the influence of previous precipitation, it is expected that the meteorological risk level of flash floods in Shapotou District will be level four. To this end, the Shapotou District Water Bureau and Shapotou District Meteorological Bureau jointly issued a blue warning for the meteorological risk of mountain flood disasters at 20:40 on August 14, 2025. Please evacuate tourists, grazing personnel, melon farmers, merchants, construction workers, machinery, etc. within the jurisdiction of Changle Town, Xuanhe Town, and Yongkang Town immediately, stay away from the mountain flood channel, and do not linger in or around the flood channel. It is prohibited to pass through flooded roads after a mountain flood occurs in the channel.

Shapotou District Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2025-08-14T15:18+08:00

The Shapotou District Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow lightning warning signal at 15:18 on August 14, 2025: It is expected that all towns and villages in Shapotou District will experience lightning weather in the next 12 hours, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and other severe convective weather. Relevant departments and the general public are requested to pay attention to prevention.

Description

Lightning activities may occur within 6 hours, which may cause lightning disasters.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in lightning protection according to their duties;

2. Pay close attention to the weather and try to avoid outdoor activities.

沙坡头区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2025-08-14T12:12+08:00

沙坡头区气象台2025年08月14日12时12分发布大风蓝色预警信号:预计14日中午到15日白天，沙坡头区全部乡镇有4～5级偏南风，阵风6～8级，请相关部门和广大群众注意预防。

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.