During the event of dust storms, mud particles get mixed with the air and pollute the atmosphere. PHOTO: FILE
According to chief meteorologist Abdul Rasheed, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while at the same time a low-pressure system of winds and rains coming from the West of the country entered Pakistan from Iran. During the intense heat and a proximate rain system, dust from plains and plateaus start to rise and develop into the natural phenomenon of a dust storm.
The storm experienced in Karachi and its adjoining areas, the Met chief explained, developed as the dust settled in plains and plateaus of Pakistan joined the rain-and-wind system coming from the West. Consequently, the dust storm entered the city as well and reduced visibility. It lasted for 15 hours, starting from Sunday evening to Monday afternoon.
Dust storm batters lower Sindh
During the event of dust storms, mud particles get mixed with the air and pollute the atmosphere. The dust storm settles when the speed of winds begins to decrease.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 16th, 2019.
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