Qiemo County Meteorological Observatory updates orange warning for sandstorms [Level II/Severe]
Details
At 19:06 on April 18, 2026, the Qiemo County Meteorological Observatory upgraded the yellow sandstorm warning signal to an orange sandstorm warning signal: It is expected that in the next 12 hours, strong sandstorm weather with visibility less than 500 meters will occur in Qiemo Town, Aktikandan Township, Kuosheshatma Township, Yingwusitang Township, Bagairike Township, Toghrakelek Township, Qiongkule Township, Alele Town, Tatireng Town, Oyiayilak Town, Tazhong Town and other places, with local visibility less than 50 meters. Please strengthen prevention.
Recommendations
1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out emergency work to prevent sandstorms in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Stop outdoor activities and dangerous outdoor operations such as high-altitude and water activities; 3. Airports, railways, highways and other units should take protective measures for traffic safety, and drivers should pay attention to changes in sandstorms and drive carefully; 4. Pedestrians should avoid riding bicycles as much as possible. Outdoor personnel should wear dust prevention equipment such as masks and scarves, and pay attention to traffic safety.