Where did the dust of Saudi Arabia disappear? For the first time in two decades, dust and storms have been absent from Saudi Arabia by 90%

2024-07-14 2024-07-14T09:10:15Z

Weather of Arabia - Saudi Arabia recorded a noticeable decrease in the incidence of dust, dust and sand storms by 90% during the month of June, for the first time in two decades, and the “National Center for Dust and Sand Storms” reported that this decrease achieves the environmental goals of “Saudi Vision 2030” , indicating a positive development. Compared to May, which witnessed a decline of 80%, the lowest rate for May in 20 years.

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Where did the dust of Saudi Arabia disappear?

The year 2023 is considered the lowest recorded number of dust incidents since 2003, as the efforts of the environment, water and agriculture system and the “Saudi Green Initiative” contributed to combating dust and sand storms and reducing their effects, with the aim of achieving a sustainable environment in accordance with the goals of “Saudi Vision 2030”.

Abdullah Al-Misnad, Vice President of the Weather and Climate Society, confirmed that dust storms in Saudi Arabia have become fewer in the last three years, as no significant sandstorm was recorded in Riyadh and other regions during the year 2023. He explained that the efforts of “Saudi Vision 2030” in addressing environmental deterioration By expanding the spread of natural reserves, which now cover 14% of the area of Saudi Arabia, and the succession of rainy seasons, in addition to the weakness of cold and warm air fronts, all factors contributed to this decline.

In order to achieve the environmental goals of #Saudi_Vision_2030 , the #Kingdom recorded a noticeable decrease in the incidence of dust, dust and sand storms by 90% during the month of June 2024 AD for the first time in 20 years #We_monitor_we_research_we_warn pic.twitter.com/CpbiQVA2j3

- Regional Center for Dust and Sand Storms (@SDSCKSA) July 2, 2024

Al-Misnad pointed out that dust storms are a natural phenomenon that occurs in many parts of the world, and their occurrence cannot be completely prevented, but their effects can be reduced by taking preventive steps, such as expanding natural reserves and implementing the “Saudi Green Initiative.”

It is noteworthy that the Regional Center for Dust and Sand Storms, which operates under the umbrella of the National Center of Meteorology, is the fourth in the world in its field, and was approved by the World Meteorological Organization to serve the countries of the region in monitoring dust and sand storms and dust conditions, preparing scientific research, and enhancing regional cooperation to reduce Its effects on different sectors.