Dusty and sandy conditions currently prevailing in parts of Sharjah: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an alert that dust storms will affect parts of the country.
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Visibility was very poor throughout the day as winds got stronger, especially at construction sites.
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NCM said northwesterly to westerly winds are blowing, causing dust and sand to suspend into the air.
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People on the street were using umbrellas to protect their face and clothes from the dust in the air.
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A Bike rider drives through the dust Storm
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Windy and dusty conditions in Sharjah: Winds will kick up dust and sand; the sea will also be rough, the authority said in its forecast.
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Horizontal visibility will reduce to 3,000 metres, NCM warned motorists.
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Such conditions are expected to last till late night and through early morning on Monday, with the winds gradually slowing down.
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Temperatures are also expected to decrease due to the wind.
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