Xinjiang issues a red alert for high temperatures.

On August 3, 2026, at 12:39 PM, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Meteorological Station upgraded the high temperature orange warning to a high temperature red warning signal: It is expected that from today until the daytime of the 6th, the highest temperatures in areas such as Bazhou, Turpan, and Hami will rise above 40C, with some local areas in southern Bazhou, Turpan, and Hami exceeding 45C, and certain areas reaching above 50C. Please pay attention to heat prevention and cooling measures, as well as safety regarding fire and electricity, and strengthen precautions against localized snowmelt flooding in mountainous areas.