On May 13, local time, the city of Mumbai, India, was hit by strong winds and torrential rains, causing an iron billboard with a height of about 30 meters in Gatkopal District to collapse, trapping vehicles and people. So far, 14 people have been killed and at least 70 injured.
On May 14, many places in the mainland issued gale warnings
According to the data of the National Early Warning Information Release Center
As of 16 o'clock, it has been released all over the country on the same day
More than 60 gale warning signals!
Among them, Shijingshan District in Beijing, Suqian in Jiangsu, etc
A yellow warning for high winds was issued in 8 places
The rest are blue warnings for high winds
In windy weather, please stay safe!
Keep this knowledge in mind
Wind force 8 or above
It's the gale
There are four levels of gale warning signals
How to avoid danger in windy weather?
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Windy weather safety tips
01
Beware of falling objects
Some billboards may not be installed well and may collapse under strong winds; If the old trunk has died and the foundation is not strong, it may also break in windy weather, posing a danger to pedestrians; Air conditioners, flower pots and other sundries stored at high altitude are all high-risk items that cause smashing incidents; Some aging high-rise building glass curtain walls, exterior wall tiles and other building materials also have the potential to fall off and hurt people.
02
Avoiding the "Narrow Tube Effect"
When walking and cycling, try not to take the narrow passage between high-rise buildings, because the narrow passage will form a "narrow pipe effect", and the wind will increase in the passage, which will bring certain dangers to pedestrians.
03
Be cautious when driving
When driving, you should concentrate on the movement of pedestrians, do not accelerate suddenly, slow down, or turn, and keep a longer distance from other vehicles than usual. If you are driving a freight vehicle, the materials loaded on the vehicle should be tied firmly to prevent them from being blown away or scattered by strong winds, and it is also necessary to prevent the items on the vehicle from falling and injuring pedestrians. Try to shake the window glass tightly to prevent sand and dust from flying into the cab and affecting the driving.
04
Try to ride your bike as little as possible
Riding in a crosswind direction can be blown down by high winds, causing physical injury. At the same time, when riding a bicycle or crossing the road, you should maintain the principle of looking more and not rushing.
Please be careful when going out on windy days
Don't take the narrow passage
When walking and cycling, avoid the narrow passages between high-rise buildings to prevent the impact of the "narrow pipe effect". Because the air in the passage becomes faster, the wind becomes stronger, which will bring us certain dangers.
Beware of falling objects
Stay away from poorly installed billboards, street trees with dry trunks, and residential buildings with debris to avoid accidents caused by falling objects.
Take precautions
When going out, pay attention to wearing masks, gauze towels and other dust-proof supplies to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory system caused by sand and dust.
A must-see guide to driving on a windy day
Parking three don't
Four principles of driving
1. Be cautious and unhurried
When driving on the highway, you should understand the impact of lateral winds in advance and be mentally prepared.
2. Slow driving to prevent offset
The sight distance is short when driving on windy days, and you should pay attention to slow driving during driving to prevent the vehicle from drifting.
3. Avoid large vehicles
Try to avoid large vehicles, such as overloaded, over-high, over-wide, trailers, tankers, hazardous chemicals and other special vehicles.
4. Close the doors and windows tightly and start the internal circulation mode
Remember to keep your windows closed. The air conditioner should also be switched to internal circulation mode to avoid sucking outside gases into the car.
In addition, if you are driving a light car, in order to avoid being lifted by strong winds when driving at high speeds, it is best to put some heavy objects on the car or drive slowly; When driving a freight vehicle, be sure to tie the goods on the vehicle firmly to prevent them from being blown down by the wind and endangering road safety.