Saudi Arabia Experiences 80% Decrease in Dust and Sand Storms in May - A 20-Year Low
In May 2023, Saudi Arabia experienced a significant decrease in dust and sand storms, recording an 80% drop nationwide.
This is the lowest rate for May in the past 20 years, according to the Sand and Dust Storm Warning Regional Center.
Regions like central and eastern Saudi Arabia, Qassim, and the Northern Border saw a complete disappearance of storms, while Riyadh and Al-Ahsa recorded 95% and 86% decreases, respectively.
Al-Qahtani, the executive vice president of the National Meteorological Center, attributed this improvement to Saudi Arabia's ongoing environmental preservation efforts under Vision 2030 programs.
The text discusses initiatives taken to mitigate the impact of dust and sand storms in the region, with a focus on enhancing environmental sustainability for present and future generations.
The Sand and Dust Storm Warning Regional Center, operated under the National Center of Meteorology, is mentioned as a leading center in this field, accredited by the World Meteorological Organization to monitor storms and conduct related research.
Regions like central and eastern Saudi Arabia, Qassim, and the Northern Border saw a complete disappearance of storms, while Riyadh and Al-Ahsa recorded 95% and 86% decreases, respectively.
Al-Qahtani, the executive vice president of the National Meteorological Center, attributed this improvement to Saudi Arabia's ongoing environmental preservation efforts under Vision 2030 programs.
The text discusses initiatives taken to mitigate the impact of dust and sand storms in the region, with a focus on enhancing environmental sustainability for present and future generations.
The Sand and Dust Storm Warning Regional Center, operated under the National Center of Meteorology, is mentioned as a leading center in this field, accredited by the World Meteorological Organization to monitor storms and conduct related research.
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