Yuli County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms [Level III/Severe]
Details
At 16:10 on April 17, 2026, the Yuli County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that from the daytime of the 18th to the 19th, there will be sandstorms with visibility less than 1000 meters in Yuli Town, Xingping Town, Tuanjie Town, Gulebag Township, Tarim Township, Aksu Pu Township, Dunkuotan Township, Kalquga Township, Xiaotang, Yingkule Town, Wuluc Town, and Tieganlik Town, with local visibility less than 500 meters. Please strengthen prevention measures.
Recommendations
1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out sandstorm prevention work in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Close doors and windows, reinforce structures such as enclosures, sheds, and billboards that are easily affected by wind, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, cover building materials, and seal precision instruments; 3. Pay attention to carrying dust prevention equipment such as masks and scarves to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust; 4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are sensitive to sandstorms should not engage in outdoor activities.