Dangers of climate change during travel and countermeasures

Although it is very difficult to predict the weather in the wild, do not leave it to nature. Regardless of weather changes or meteorological phenomena, there are certain scientific laws to follow. In order to enjoy happy outdoor activities, avoid dangers and ensure safety, you should pay attention to absorb a certain level of knowledge about the weather. If you can grasp the principles of outdoor weather, you will not make serious mistakes even if you are caught in an emergency caused by drastic changes in weather.

However, it is impossible to understand and know everything about the weather at once. You should study more about the weather in the wild. At the same time, after entering the wild, you should actually use your own eyes to observe Changes in clouds and fog, etc., strive to understand the weather in the wild, so as to achieve a level of proficiency similar to knowing the terrain by looking at a map.

1. Preparation and understanding of severe weather

As mentioned above, those engaged in outdoor activities should learn weather knowledge in order to understand the characteristics of outdoor weather. , and why the weather changes, etc. Thus, you will learn to observe the weather, which is necessary and helpful in actual activities, and how to draw and interpret weather maps.

The so-called weather observation is a method of trying to predict future weather based on the observation of the luminosity of stars, the sun, and the moon, or the shape and movement of clouds. This is a weather prediction method that has been gained from experience by people who work in the natural environment, such as fishermen and woodcutter since ancient times. Many of them have sufficient scientific basis.

Among meteorologists, some people can fully predict the weather for the next day simply by relying on the shape and movement of clouds. The first step in getting started with field meteorology is to look at the sky and look at the clouds. Observing the weather is of great help in predicting the weather. Please refer to relevant specialized books for details.

Secondly, if possible, learn to correctly draw weather charts for radio meteorological observations. Recently, due to the research and development of observation instruments, quite accurate and abundant meteorological data have been obtained. In the weather report broadcast at a fixed time every day, weather maps and national weather conditions are broadcast to the public. Recently, upper atmosphere weather maps have also become widely used.

Most people often think that drawing weather maps is difficult. In fact, once you actually start, you will find that it is extremely simple. You may wish to purchase weather chart paper and practice drawing weather charts first. If you learn to look at the sky and the scenery, you will be able to use weather maps more effectively in the wild.

So, in order to cope with bad weather, the items you should prepare before setting off are: First of all, a radio and weather chart paper for knowing the weather are absolutely indispensable. The radio should be small, light-weight, and capable of listening to shortwave broadcasts. Only in this way can you listen to the weather report in the early morning. At the same time, don’t forget to bring spare dry batteries.

In addition, it goes without saying that you should prepare adequate equipment, food, rain gear, windproof jackets, sweaters, gloves, etc. in case of severe weather conditions. In order to prevent spare shirts, pants, etc. from getting wet, They should also be put into plastic bags and taken away. If you have some spare time, you might as well bring a tent with you, which can come in handy in an emergency. In terms of food, individuals should be careful to carry dry food with them. The main selection criteria are easy to swallow, easy to digest and high in calories. Foods that are immediately converted into calories when eaten are especially good, such as yokan, condensed milk, chocolate, etc.

2. What should be done first when encountering severe weather?

When encountering severe weather, countermeasures must be taken as soon as possible. Since the weather in the wild is unpredictable, in order to avoid getting soaked If you are hit by strong winds, etc., you should take preventive measures such as putting on a raincoat before the weather worsens. If the weather is forecast to be very bad, you might as well put on underpants first. The clothes to be replaced must be stored properly and checked again to avoid getting wet. Otherwise, once the weather worsens, it may be too late to prepare again, because once the whole body is soaked, not only the physical strength will be exhausted, It is inevitable, which makes it more difficult to change clothes. Moreover, changing clothes in the wind and heavy snow is so difficult that it is almost impossible.

You should also eat before the outdoor weather worsens. Because in bad weather, there is not enough time to eat slowly, and you may not be able to eat for a long time.

For the entire team’s actions, the scheduled itinerary should be confirmed first. Check whether there are any changes to the route, the resting place at the next stop, the location of the camping area, etc. In addition, the status of each team member, whether there are any laggards, whether the baggage distribution can remain the same without adjustment, etc. should also be reviewed. And most importantly, all act in unison. In bad weather, teams can easily become separated and become difficult to direct; therefore, sometimes very dangerous situations can result.

3. Conditions for continuing operations in severe weather

This decision should be made based on the severity of the weather and whether the capabilities of the entire team are sufficient to cope with it. If each team member can still make it to the destination, and the weather is not incapable of movement, and if the equipment to cope with the bad weather is sufficient, then they may proceed as planned.

However, we must be aware of the possible impacts of severe weather. The rock wall is easy to slip when it gets wet, and it is difficult to discern the route due to poor visibility, etc., which may make it difficult to control the action schedule. Moreover, the fatigue felt by each team member will be more intense than usual at this time, so the above situation should be carefully considered before taking action.

During the operation, the team leader should truly grasp the command authority, exert the spirit of coordination and cooperation, and march bravely towards the destination.

Even if one of the team members is in poor condition, they should consider that person's situation and take actions that match their pace. If the baggage load is lightened and the team members can act in unison, assign others to assist. Or you can take a short break to wait for the weather to improve. In short, do not act forcefully. Because reluctant action in bad weather often leads to disastrous consequences.

4. How to judge whether it is time to decide to camp

In situations where the entire team has no energy left to continue operations in quite severe weather, camping should be considered. After being hit by bad weather, you make a temporary decision to sleep outdoors. Not only is it difficult to find a place, but it is also very difficult to prepare. Therefore, you must make a decision to sleep outdoors as soon as possible before you notice that the weather has worsened. The method of sleeping in the open has been mentioned before. It is best to avoid sleeping in the open as much as possible. In contrast, it is safer and more reliable to enter nearby residential buildings as soon as possible.

The above has described the psychological preparation and suggestions for encountering severe weather, but the most important thing is to make a thorough plan. As mentioned in the previous chapter, maneuvers to cope with weather changes should also be included in the planning schedule. Then, if you encounter bad weather, you don't have to force yourself to take action. You can just lie in your tent or hut and wait for the weather to clear up. Of course, working-class people who engage in outdoor activities often take rash actions due to insufficient schedules, which may lead to danger. So, rather than appear in the papers and make the news, why not make up for a day off afterwards? It is always right to cherish life.