Saudi Arabia The season of dust begins with an impact on the southwest of the Kingdom

Weather of Arabia - Sinan Khalaf - Season of Ghobrah. This name is given from the local population on the southwestern coast of the Kingdom to the active monsoons, which provoke waves of dust on the southwestern coast of Saudi Arabia, including the provinces of Al-Layth and Al-Qunfudhah and along the coast of Jizan.

What are the scientific reasons for the season of dust?

The season of dust is due to the deepening of the low Sudan , where it pushes moderate southwest winds to active speed, raises dust in Sudan, and part of it drives especially for the Jizan and Asir heights and sometimes the Baha and Taif, coinciding with the activity of wind movement on the Red Sea coasts, which raises dust locally on coastal roads .

When does the dust season end?

Climatically, the seasonal dust season usually begins in late June and continues until mid-August, and waves on dust decrease the horizontal range of vision, which negatively affects respiratory patients.