Weather of Arabia - Sandstorms usually occur in dry and hot desert areas around the world, even in the United States, especially in dry and flat areas such as Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Sandstorms occur most often during the summer, but can also occur in the spring and fall as well.
It is very dangerous to travel through a sandstorm, it greatly hinders your ability to see the road ahead, in addition, sand can reach the nose, eyes, mouth and lungs, so it is highly recommended to wear protective eyewear such as sandstorm goggles and a wet scarf over the nose and mouth .
Sandstorms usually arrive suddenly in the form of an advanced wall of dust, dirt and dust, as the wall is several kilometers long and tens of meters high, and this makes driving conditions dangerous, as suffocating dust can quickly and dramatically reduce visibility, causing falls Accidents may involve chain collisions, but sandstorms usually only last a few minutes, so the safety measures taken by motorists during a storm can save their lives and the lives of others.
Before the storm arrives:
If you notice heavy dust on the road or approaching you, follow these steps:
When the storm arrived:
The first is always to avoid entering the dust storm area if you can avoid it, but if you cannot get out of the way, follow these instructions:
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