Pedestrian falls backward as powerful gale-force winds sweep through Urumqi, China
Occurred: November 9, 2026
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Location: Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
| Category: Weather
On November 9, 2026, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, a video captured several pedestrians struggling to walk along a road as powerful winds swept through the city. In the video, several pedestrians struggle to maintain their balance against the powerful gusts, as one person is suddenly blown backward and falls onto the pavement. Other people immediately approach to check on the fallen pedestrian. Streetlights illuminate the scene as the group navigates the hazardous conditions. According to reports, Urumqi experienced severe winds on November 9 and 10, with local authorities issuing high-wind warnings. Some areas recorded gusts reaching force 13, while pedestrians struggled to walk against the powerful winds.
This 8-second weather clip was filmed in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China on November 9, 2026 and added to the VBear Media library on November 10, 2026. It is available under a non-exclusive licence. The licence is signed by the person who filmed it, and the original file is delivered after licensing. Typical uses: weather reports, extreme-weather coverage and climate features.
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