ULAN BATOR, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring on Monday issued warning of blizzards, high wind speeds and yellow dust storms.
According to weather forecasters, snow storms will sweep central and eastern provinces of the country, starting from the night of March 10.
Meanwhile, strong winds and yellow dust storms are expected to hit the country's southern Gobi desert provinces such as Umnugovi, Dundgovi and Dornogovi, from Tuesday to Wednesday, with an average wind speed estimated at 18-24 meters per second, said the weather monitoring agency.
In this regard, the country's meteorological agency warned the residents of Ulan Bator and 21 provinces, including nomadic herders, to take extra precautions against possible disasters.
Spring in Mongolia can be harsh, as the weather is set to make a dramatic shift from harsh winter conditions. ■
