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Strong wind lead to dust storm

Published: 03 May 2018 - 03:16 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
File Photo. January 28, 2018. by Salim Matramkot © The Peninsula

File Photo. January 28, 2018. by Salim Matramkot © The Peninsula

Qatar Meteorology Department in a tweet said that a thunder cell with strong winds of up to 30 knots is causing a dust storm in the country affecting the visibility to 400 metres. The department also forecast that there are chances of scattered clouds with rain and thunder. 

For Friday, May 4, Qatar Meteorology Department predicted a relatively hot day with clouds and slight dust at times. While Saturday is preducted to be another hot day with clouds and visibility up to 5-10kms. 

In comparison with the last few days, there would be a rise in temperatures too with maximum reaching up to reach early 40s in certain areas.