sandstorm Archives

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Dense sand storm covers Qatar after claiming lives across region

A series of back-to-back sandstorms have hit several Gulf countries in the past few months, disrupting daily life and raising alarm. A series of hefty sandstorms have draped several countries…

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Massive sandstorm blows in and out of Qatar

Shortly after 3pm today residents reported clouds of sand and dust sweeping across the city enveloping the towers in Dafna/West Bay and beyond.

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Qatar health ministry issues safety warning ahead of sandstorm

According to the Qatar Meteorology Department (MET), a high pressure front over the country from tonight to Monday will cause windspeeds to increase to up to 35 knots (65km/hour), picking up dust and dropping visibility to below 2km.

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Saudi sandstorm delays Qatar flights to Jeddah

A sandstorm sweeping over western Saudi Arabia today has prompted authorities in Jeddah to temporarily suspend all departing flights, QNA reports. Delays are starting to appear at Hamad International Airport.…

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Life

Qatar meteorologists warn of impending sandstorm

Earlier this week, the MET said that a “state of atmospheric instability” would affect Qatar from Tuesday afternoon to Thursday morning, leading to a spike in temps today but cooler weather tomorrow.

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Life

Qatar MET issues strong wind warning for upcoming week

A drop in visibility due to blowing dust is expected from Sunday to Wednesday, and sandstorms may develop due to the ferocity of the weather front.

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Life

Motorists cautioned as dust storm sweeps across Qatar

In a series of tweets, the MOI said windspeeds could reach up to 35 knots (65km/hour) today, resulting in decreased vision on the roads.

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Life

MOI warns Qatar residents off roads, sea ahead of impending sandstorm

In a statement, the Qatar Meteorology Department said that visibility may drop below 2km in some places, with dusty conditions persisting until Monday.

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Life

Qatar MET warns of dusty conditions through Saturday afternoon

According to forecasters, strong northwesterly winds will cause horizontal visibility to fall to less than 2km due to blowing sand and dusty conditions, which will persist until tomorrow.

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