Iraq - Important: A sandstorm will affect 10 governorates in the coming hours, accompanied by strong winds and zero horizontal visibility.

2025-04-14 2025-04-14T11:23:42Z
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Arab Weather - Iraq will be affected, God willing, in the coming hours by a powerful sandstorm that will intensify in the evening hours due to strong winds accompanied by intense gusts of up to 100 km/h. This will lead to extremely dusty weather in the center and south of the country in the coming hours, with fears of a lack of horizontal visibility.

The sandstorm's effects include 10 Iraqi governorates, namely (Najaf, Karbala, Qadisiyah, Babylon, Muthanna, Dhi Qar, Wasit, Basra, Maysan, in addition to several parts of the capital, Baghdad).

Health recommendations during strong winds and sandstorms:

Avoiding going out into open areas is a necessary step, especially in cases of strong winds, low visibility, and high levels of dust in the air.

It is recommended to keep windows and doors closed during these conditions to reduce the impact of weather conditions inside the home.

When going outdoors, it is recommended to cover your nose and mouth with a protective mask or a wet cloth to reduce the chance of inhaling dust particles.

When driving in dusty conditions, keep the windows closed and use the air conditioning instead of opening the windows to the outside air.

To prevent eye irritation during sandstorms, it is best to wear tight-fitting goggles to prevent dust from entering the eyes.

In case of eye irritation, it is recommended to rinse them with water, and extreme caution should be taken when using contact lenses.

It is essential for people with severe allergies to start using prescribed antihistamines before allergy symptoms appear, to ensure adequate protection during sandstorms.

God knows best

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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