A dust wave is sweeping across several areas of Iraq, currently advancing towards the capital, Baghdad.

Arab Weather - Active southeasterly winds are blowing across wide and varied areas of Iraq, intensifying during the afternoon and late afternoon hours. The active winds are accompanied by strong gusts that sometimes exceed 60 km/h in various parts of the country.

A dust wave is sweeping across several areas of Iraq, currently advancing towards the capital, Baghdad.

Due to the low rainfall across large areas of Iraq during the past season, the soil has become noticeably dry and disintegrated, coinciding with strong winds. Satellite images indicate the formation of dust waves in several areas of northern Iraq, gradually spreading to include the capital, Baghdad, and the southern regions.

Given the expected weather conditions, Arab Weather advises caution against the risk of dust waves or high levels and concentrations of dust in the atmosphere, which can reduce horizontal visibility and, God forbid, pose a risk of complications for patients with respiratory and eye conditions.

And God knows best.