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Doha
A dust storm has swept over Qatar on Tuesday with suspended particles reducing visibility below 2 kilometres in several parts, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said.
"Strong northwesterly wind observed at most areas causing blowing dust and low horizontal visibility especially at open areas," the department said in a tweet on Tuesday morning.
The wind is fresh to strong in speed, gusting to 32 knots at times, QMD said, warnings of high sea.
Countries in the Middle East have been hit by sand storms, with flight operations in two Arab countries – Kuwait and Iraq – affected.
Severe dust storms have engulfed parts of the Middle East over the past few days. For the second time this month, Kuwait International Airport suspended all flights temporarily on Monday because of the dust.
A heavy sandstorm in Iraq forced the closure of some state schools and offices and halted flights at Baghdad International Airport. Other countries, including Saudi Arabia, have issued dust storm alerts as well.
Doha
A dust storm has swept over Qatar on Tuesday with suspended particles reducing visibility below 2 kilometres in several parts, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said.
"Strong northwesterly wind observed at most areas causing blowing dust and low horizontal visibility especially at open areas," the department said in a tweet on Tuesday morning.
The wind is fresh to strong in speed, gusting to 32 knots at times, QMD said, warnings of high sea.
Countries in the Middle East have been hit by sand storms, with flight operations in two Arab countries – Kuwait and Iraq – affected.
Severe dust storms have engulfed parts of the Middle East over the past few days. For the second time this month, Kuwait International Airport suspended all flights temporarily on Monday because of the dust.
A heavy sandstorm in Iraq forced the closure of some state schools and offices and halted flights at Baghdad International Airport. Other countries, including Saudi Arabia, have issued dust storm alerts as well.
