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Tahe County Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow blizzard warning [Level III/Heavy], China

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At 15:10 on October 18, 2026, the Tahe County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow blizzard warning signal: the snowfall in Tahe County has reached more than 8 millimeters within 12 hours and will continue, which may have an impact on transportation or agriculture and animal husbandry. Relevant units and individuals are requested to take preventive measures. Defense guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments shall implement measures to prevent snow disasters and freeze damage in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Transportation, railway, power, communication and other departments should strengthen the inspection and maintenance of roads, railways, and lines, and do a good job in road cleaning and snow melting; 3. Pedestrians should pay attention to cold and anti slip measures, drivers should drive carefully, and vehicles should take anti slip measures; 4. Agricultural and pastoral areas, as well as animal husbandry, should prepare sufficient feed and be well prepared for snow disasters and frost damage; 5. Reinforce temporary structures such as sheds that are prone to snow pressure.

Measurements

Coordinates35.8617, 104.1954
RegionTahe
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityChina — cn-cma-xx
Cap UrgencyUnknown
Cap CertaintyUnknown

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