Video: A sandstorm turns the sky of a Chinese city orange

ArabiaWeather - A massive sandstorm swept through the Chinese city of Xinjiang, completely obscuring visibility and turning the sky orange.
It is worth noting that the China Central Meteorological Observatory issued warnings about an expected sandstorm at 06:00 on February 18, as due to cold air and strong winds, sand or dust blowing is expected in some areas of eastern Xinjiang, southern Xinjiang Basin, and western Mongolia. Interior, as well as southern Gansu, Ningxia, most of Shaanxi, and western Shaanxi, during a period extending from 08:00 on February 18 until 08:00 on February 19, and weather conditions include local sandstorms in the western and southern parts of the Nanjiang Basin in Xinjiang, and northern Ningxia, And northern Shaanxi.

preventive measures

Regarding preventive measures, the Central Meteorological Observatory of China issued some steps that are recommended to be taken during unstable weather conditions accompanied by sandstorms, and these tips include:

1. Prepare windows and doors to prevent wind and sand from entering.
2. Bring masks, gauze, and other protective supplies to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory system.
3. Secure panels, scaffolds and temporary structures that are easily affected by wind, and properly install external elements that are affected by sandstorms.
4. Adjust driving speed carefully; Due to the low level of visibility, to ensure road safety.

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