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AlBawarih dust wind to return Friday

Published: 03 Jul 2019 - 06:52 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
The Department urged all to be cautious, avoid going to sea and direct sunlight as well as to follow the latest updates on its official social media.

The Department urged all to be cautious, avoid going to sea and direct sunlight as well as to follow the latest updates on its official social media.

Doha: Northwesterly ‘fresh to strong’ wind—AlBawarih is expected to return from Friday this week and will contuue until early next week, Qatar Meteorology Department warned.

It wiill affect most of the country, especially during daytime. Ranging in speed between 12-22 kt gusting and at times to 30 kt, causing blowing dust and low visibility below 3km in some areas.

In addition, wave height expected to rise ranging between 5 to 7 ft and at times reaching 9 ft at times in some areas.

Temperatures are expected to be around average for this time with a slight increase in some areas.

Maximums are to range between 41 to 47°C across the country and minimums between 29 to 34°C at night.

The Department urged all to be cautious, avoid going to sea and direct sunlight as well as to follow the latest updates on its official social media.