What does sandstorm mean?

Sandstorm refers to a serious sandstorm weather phenomenon in which strong winds blow a lot of dust from the ground into the air, making the air particularly turbid and the horizontal visibility is less than 1000 meters. Sandstorms can cause houses to collapse, traffic power supply to be blocked or interrupted, fires, human and animal casualties and so on. It pollutes the natural environment, destroys the growth of crops and causes serious losses and great harm to the national economic construction and the safety of people's lives and property.

How to deal with emergencies ■ properly place outdoor items that are easily damaged by sandstorms; Close the doors and windows in time and seal them with tape if necessary.

■ It is best to wear dust-proof clothing, gloves, masks, glasses and other items when going out to avoid dust invading the eyes and respiratory tract and causing injury.

■ When the visibility is poor and the line of sight is not good, stop walking, don't cross the road rashly, take shelter from the rain in shopping malls, restaurants and other places, or wait in low-lying places, but stay away from billboards and trees.

■ Motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles slow down, pay close attention to road conditions and drive carefully.

■ Stay away from rivers, lakes and pools when sandstorms occur to avoid being blown into the water and drowning.

Special tip ■ Pay attention to the sandstorm forecast and early warning information of meteorological and other authoritative departments, and make preparations.

■ Try not to go out when there is a strong sandstorm, especially for the elderly, children and people with respiratory allergic diseases.