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Dust Storms Rage: 77 Hours of Grit Recorded
4 Aug
Summary
- Seventy-seven hours of dust events occurred in August 2026.
- Saudi Arabia experienced the most dust with 20 hours.
- UAE and Iraq followed with 17 and 14 hours respectively.
The Regional Center for Dust and Sandstorms documented a total of 77 hours of dust events throughout August 2026. These occurrences were widespread, affecting several countries in the region during the month.
Saudi Arabia recorded the highest duration of dust storms, accumulating 20 hours. The United Arab Emirates followed with 17 hours of dust events, while Iraq experienced 14 hours. Other nations also reported significant periods of dust, with Yemen noting 10 hours and Uzbekistan 8 hours.
Iran recorded 6 hours of dust events, and Jordan experienced a shorter duration with 2 hours. No dust events were registered in other countries within the region during this specific period. The cumulative hours highlight a considerable atmospheric challenge for these areas.
