Numerous parts of Qatar have been influenced by strong dust winds that have additionally affected horizontal visibility. 

Qatar Meteorology Department on its social media account cautioned owarned of dust winds with visibility as low as 1km in most areas.

This condition is relied upon to continue as before for quite a while. 

Happening Now: Sandstorm with strong winds in Qatar. Watch out for flying debris.
Better stay inside the house. Be safe everyone.#Qatar #AlWakrah #Doha #Sandstorm @PeninsulaQatar @GulfTimes_QATAR @Qatar_Tribune @qatarnews @qatarliving pic.twitter.com/PBLd8IC9km

— Matty (@mattymatics) January 17, 2019

Be safe out there #sandstorm #haboob #qatar #doha pic.twitter.com/FnFE09widB

— ÐºÑ”â„“â„“ι ¢σ∂у (@Kelli_Cody) January 17, 2019

"Widespread dust is influencing the nation with strong Northwesterly wind making visibility dip under 1 km in many zones. If you don't mind take additional consideration and pursue appended (given beneath) security tips as dusty conditions expected to proceed until the point when evening," the Met included.

The Northwest wind speed now exceeds 28 knots in most areas with it rising up to 38 knots on Abu Samra road. 

The department has issued a warning for motorists to be careful while driving. And for your safety, while driving, they urged to “keep the windows closed and use air conditioning instead of outside air.”

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