Can Jiuquan sandstorm travel? Gansu Jiuquan sandstorm closes scenic spots

On June 13, a rare sandstorm occurred in Jiuquan, Gansu Province, which closed many scenic spots and affected everyone's travel. Many local buses are closed because of the sandstorm. However, after the sandstorm, the scenic spots and buses in Jiuquan should return to normal.

Close scenic spots

13 in the morning, Jiuquan city at the western end of Hexi Corridor in Gansu province ushered in a rare sandstorm in June, and the local visibility was low. Jiuquan Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning of sandstorm. Affected by this, various scenic spots in Dunhuang have been closed. At the same time, buses in Dunhuang City were temporarily suspended due to dust.

On the morning of June 5438+03, sandstorms occurred in most areas of Jiuquan City, located at the western end of Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, and many places including Dunhuang were attacked by sandstorms. Affected by this, the bus service in Dunhuang city was suspended, and the travel of local people was greatly affected. Dunhuang World Cultural Heritage Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area were also forced to suspend their opening.

Dunhuang Meteorological Bureau 13 issued a yellow warning of sandstorm in the morning. Near noon, Dunhuang, shrouded in sandstorms, is full of "darkness". Subsequently, Jiuquan Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning of sandstorms, saying that sandstorms have occurred in most areas and sandstorms have occurred locally. It is predicted that the dusty weather in our city will continue in the next 12 hours.

"The roaring sand makes me hard to open my eyes. Walking outdoors is full of sand. " A Dunhuang citizen said that last night's strong wind heard a loud noise outside the window, and the outside world was dusty and chaotic in the morning. Such sandstorm weather on the same day is rare in summer in recent years, even in spring when there are many traditional sandstorms.

"Sandstorm weather, hundreds of meters away can't see anything. This season, the strong winds in the south bring coolness to people, while in Dunhuang, the wind is wrapped in dust, and you can obviously feel the dust hitting your body when you stand in the same place. " On June 38+03, Fujian netizen "Martha's Thing", who is traveling in Dunhuang, said through Weibo that he had seen sandstorm weather through the news before. Now she has experienced it personally and felt the hardships of the people in the northwest.

Can Jiuquan sandstorm travel?

Yes, after the sandstorm, the scenic spots will reopen and will basically not affect the scenic spots. Friends who plan to go these days don't worry.

On the morning of 13, the Open Management Committee of Dunhuang Research Institute issued a notice that the Mogao Grottoes were closed, saying that due to the sandstorm weather, after the screening on that day 10: 30, the Mogao Grottoes were suspended from selling tickets and issuing tickets, and the emergency reception plan for severe sandstorms was started. The specific opening hours will be announced separately according to the weather conditions.