RSOE EDIS: China - Extreme Weather - 2010.03.13

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2010-03-13 17:48:51 - Extreme Weather - China EDIS CODE: ST-20100313-25312-CHN Date & Time: 2010-03-13 17:48:51 [UTC] Area: China, Province of Xinjiang, Hotan Prefecture, Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: A severe sandstorm hit Xinjiang's Hotan Prefecture in northwest China on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in some areas according to the local meteorological observatory. China's state television broadcast footage of a billowing clouds of sand engulfing the area. The sandstorm affected local traffic and agriculture, according to a statement from the local government. Posted:2010-03-13 17:48:51 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu