Iraq - Updated at 3:00 pm | A sandstorm is approaching the capital, Baghdad, and heavy dust is expected in the coming hours, with the entry of cold air

2023-03-31 2023-03-31T12:07:05Z
هشام جمال
هشام جمال
كاتب مُحتوى جوّي

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>Weather of Arabia -</strong> The weather forecast staff at the Arab Regional Weather Center monitors, through the latest satellite images, the formation of a sandstorm in the western regions of Iraq, which leads to very dusty weather with low horizontal visibility and perhaps a lack of range.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> And with the infiltration of cold air more towards the central regions of the capital, Baghdad, it is expected that the sandstorm will enter the airspace of the capital in the coming hours, so that an escalation in the amounts of dust will occur with a noticeable decrease in the range of horizontal visibility to less than 1000 meters, and it may reach the point of non-existence at some times. It is recommended to take the necessary precautions for patients with the respiratory system and eyes</p>

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