Shaya County Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for sandstorms
Issue date: 2026-02-25T07:11+08:00
At 07:11 on February 25, 2026, the Shaya County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that strong sandstorm weather will occur in Shaya County in the next 12 hours, and the minimum visibility will drop below 500 meters. Relevant departments are requested to 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.
Aksu Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms
Issue date: 2026-02-25T06:48+08:00
The Aksu Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms at 06:48 on February 25, 2026: It is expected that sandstorms (visibility less than 1000 meters) will occur in Kuche City, Alar City, Shaya County, Xinhe County, and Awati County in Aksu Prefecture within the next 24 hours. Relevant departments are requested to strengthen prevention measures.
Description
Sandstorms may occur within 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000m), or sandstorms have occurred and may continue.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing sand and dust storms in accordance with their duties;
2. Close doors and windows, reinforce enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, cover building materials, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments;
3. Take care to bring dust-proof supplies such as masks and gauze to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust;
4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors.
