At 23:05 on April 18, 2026, the Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that sandstorms or floating dust will occur in most areas of the Hotan Plain in the next 24 hours, with minimum visibility dropping below 1000 meters and gusts of 5-6 levels. The northern desert and wind gusts can reach 7-8 levels. Please take precautions.
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.
和田地区气象台2026年4月18日23时05分发布沙尘暴黄色预警信号：预计未来24小时，和田平原大部区域将出现沙尘暴或浮尘，最小能见度将降至1000米以下，阵风5～6级，北部沙漠及风口风力可达7～8级，请注意防范。
1.政府及相关部门按照职责做好防沙尘暴工作； 2.关好门窗，加固围板、棚架、广告牌等易被风吹动的搭建物，妥善安置易受大风影响的室外物品，遮盖建筑物资，做好精密仪器的密封工作； 3.注意携带口罩、纱巾等防尘用品，以免沙尘对眼睛和呼吸道造成损伤； 4.呼吸道疾病患者、对风沙较敏感人员不要到室外活动。
At 23:43 on April 18, 2026, the Hetian County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that in the next 24 hours, sandstorms or floating dust will occur in the urban area, Baihe Town, Bagqi Town, Buzak Township, Laika Township, Hanairike Town, Yingawati Township, Yingairike Township, Segezikule Township, Awati Township, Tawakule Township, Wuzongxiao Township, Kashgar Tashi Township, and Langru Township of Hetian County. The minimum visibility will drop below 1000 meters, with gusts of 4-5 levels. The wind speed in the northern desert and windward areas can reach 6-7 levels. Please pay attention to prevention.
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.
和田县气象台2026年4月18日23时43分发布沙尘暴黄色预警信号：预计未来24小时，和田县城区、百和镇、巴格其镇、布扎克乡、拉依喀乡、罕艾日克镇、英阿瓦提乡、英艾日克乡、色格孜库勒乡、阿瓦提乡、塔瓦库勒乡、吾宗肖乡、喀什塔什乡、朗如乡将出现沙尘暴或浮尘，最小能见度将降至1000米以下，阵风4～5级，北部沙漠及风口风力可达6～7级，请注意防范。
1.政府及相关部门按照职责做好防沙尘暴工作； 2.关好门窗，加固围板、棚架、广告牌等易被风吹动的搭建物，妥善安置易受大风影响的室外物品，遮盖建筑物资，做好精密仪器的密封工作； 3.注意携带口罩、纱巾等防尘用品，以免沙尘对眼睛和呼吸道造成损伤； 4.呼吸道疾病患者、对风沙较敏感人员不要到室外活动。
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