Beijing: Chinese authorities on Friday launched a Level-IV emergency response for major meteorological disasters. From Friday to Sunday, multiple northern regions are expected to experience strong winds and sandstorms, as stated by the China Meteorological Administration. This prompted the activation of a Level-IV emergency response for major meteorological disasters related to strong winds and sandstorms.
According to Emirates News Agency, on Friday, the National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issued yellow warnings for strong winds and sandstorms, along with a blue alert for a cold wave. The strong winds are anticipated to affect areas including Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shaanxi, as well as north China, the northeast, and the Shandong Peninsula.
Due to the strong winds, the aforementioned regions and northern Henan are likely to witness blowing sand or floating dust, with some areas experiencing sandstorms or heavy sandstorms. China employs a four-tier weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow, and blue. The emergency response system also has four tiers, with Level I being the most severe.