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Sandstorms to blanket Taiwan Tuesday: EPA
2010/03/15 14:24:24 |
Taipei, March 15 (CNA) A wave of sandstorms are expected to hit Taiwan Tuesday, affecting the air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
Dust storms began to sweep China's southern Xinjiang region and northern areas last weekend and are moving toward eastern China, the Cabinet-level agency said in a press statement Monday.
Citing forecasts by the Central Weather Bureau, the EPA said a cold front from China is forecast to move into Taiwan Monday evening and by Tuesday will influence the entire island.
The EPA said sand-laden winds will arrive in Taiwan along with the cold front and will affect the quality of the air.
However, as the the cold front is expected to bring precipitation, the EPA said, the impact of the sandstorm on air quality may be alleviated.
Nonetheless, the agency is urging the public to take precautionary measures against the duststorms. (By Lee Hsien-feng and Sofia Wu) enditem /pc
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