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Cold and dusty weather to prevail during weekend in Qatar

Published: 17 Mar 2022 - 02:45 pm | Last Updated: 17 Mar 2022 - 03:00 pm
Photo by Salim Matramkot/ The Peninsula

Photo by Salim Matramkot/ The Peninsula

Doha: The country is currently witnessing strong wind and blowing dust and this weather condition is expected to continue over the weekend. 

This will cause rising dust and low horizontal visibility, according to the latest update by Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). 

Cold weather is expected at night and early morning hours. During the weekend, the temperature will range from 14 degree Celsius, at lowest, and 27 degree Celsius, at highest.

A marine warning was also issued as high seas are expected until Saturday.

QMD urged everyone to exercise caution during the warning period.