Dust storms continue to spread over parts of Oman

Muscat: Dust storms continued to spread in the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah and Al Wusta, with a decrease in the level of visibility.

Oman Meteorology said: “The continued spread of dust/dust storms unevenly, especially in the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah and Al Wusta, with a decrease in the level of horizontal visibility.”

Recent observations of horizontal visibility at some stations were:

Khasab Station 1500 m
Ibri Station 3000 m
Masirah 5000 m

The Health Council of the Gulf Council has published important alerts regarding the dust wave that is currently passing through some of the GCC countries, and said: “When you are exposed to dust, your health may be harmed as a result of the pollutants that are inside, and the most vulnerable categories that may be affected by dust waves are:

 - The elderly
 - Asthma patients
 - Those with immune diseases
 - People with respiratory diseases
 - Children

 So there are 3 steps to take care during dust waves:
 
- Sit indoors and avoid open spaces

 - Use preventive and bronchodilator inhalers if you are sick with asthma, according to the doctor's instructions.
 
 - Wear a mask or a damp cloth