China News Service, Lhasa, September 26 (Reporter Jiang Feibo) The Meteorological Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region will continue to issue a yellow snow warning at 16:00 on September 26: It is expected that from 20:00 on September 26 to 20:00 on September 27, there will be heavy rain and snow in the south and west of Ali and Shigatse, including Purang, Zanda, Gar, Geji, Jilong, Nyalam, and Zhongba There were heavy snowfalls in some high-altitude towns in Hesaga, local heavy snowstorms or extremely heavy snowstorms (20 mm to 50 mm), with an additional snow depth of 5 cm to 20 cm; some low-altitude towns in Zanda, Purang, Jilong, and Nyalam had heavy to heavy rains (38 mm to 60 mm). There will be light to moderate rain (snow) in the western part of Nagqu, the northern part of Shigatse and the southern part of Shannan. During the precipitation period, high-altitude mountainous areas will be accompanied by strong winds of magnitude 6 to 7.
On September 25, the Shigatse Meteorological Observatory in Tibet issued a yellow warning signal for heavy snowfall, which was the first heavy snow warning signal in Tibet since the beginning of autumn this year.
The picture shows that on the evening of September 26, the foot of Mount Kailash Dolmala in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet was covered with snow. (Photo courtesy of Gonsanglam)
At 11:30 on September 26, the Meteorological Observatory of Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet issued an orange blizzard warning signal. It is expected that there will still be heavy snowfall in the county in the next 12 hours. The Culture and Tourism Bureau of Pulan County issued an announcement stating that due to a sudden heavy snowfall in the Kailash Scenic Area, the roads along the mountain ring are covered with snow and ice, and there are major safety hazards. From 2:00 on September 26, 2026, tourists and people will be suspended from entering the Kailash Scenic Area. The specific opening hours will be notified separately. Tourists and people who have entered the Kailash Scenic Area must take precautions against cold, warmth and safety to ensure their own safety, and cooperate with the scenic area staff in making unified arrangements.
The Meteorological Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region also issued defense guidelines stating that heavy rain and snow may cause secondary disasters such as flash floods, mudslides, landslides, collapses, and avalanches, and it is necessary to strengthen the inspection and elimination of geological disaster hazard points; the rain and snow on high-altitude road sections are complex and can easily cause reduced visibility and ice on the road, which will have a greater impact on transportation, and need to be strengthened. Strengthen traffic safety management; prevent the adverse effects of heavy snowfall, windblown snow and accumulated snow on outdoor activities, and strengthen safety management of tourist attractions; power, communication and other departments need to strengthen inspections, troubleshooting and maintenance management of power lines and communication facilities; agricultural and pastoral areas need to strengthen preparations for snow disasters and freezing damage, and take measures to prevent cold and warm livestock.
