Severe Fog

Suzhou Meteorological Observatory updates orange fog warning [Level II/Severe]

Yongqiao District Source: CMA (China via WMO)

Details

The Suzhou Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for heavy fog at 00:25 on April 17, 2026. Within 6 hours, some townships (streets) in Yongqiao District, including Zhuxianzhuang, Taoyuan, and Daze Township, as well as some townships (streets) in Lingbi County and Si County, will experience fog with visibility less than 200 meters, and some areas will have visibility less than 50 meters. Please take precautions.

Recommendations

1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out anti fog work in accordance with their responsibilities. 2. Drivers should control speed to ensure safety. 3. Take measures at airports, highways, and ferry terminals to ensure traffic safety. 4. Ships engaged in navigation and operations should strengthen lookout, control speed, maintain navigation distance, drive cautiously, and ensure navigation safety. 5. The public should take self-protection measures for outdoor activities.