The Gaza Strip will not be safe from the effects of the Khamasin depression and the dust wave on Wednesday.

Arab Weather - The latest weather analyses at the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate that Egypt and the Levant are being affected by a deep Khamaseen depression centered over Egyptian territory. This depression is accompanied by active to very high winds that will stir up dust and sand across wide areas, leading to reduced horizontal visibility, especially in desert and open areas, along with temperatures rising above their usual levels for this time of year.

The Gaza Strip will not be safe from the effects of the Khamasin depression and the dust wave on Wednesday.

Forecasts also indicate that the Gaza Strip will not be immune to the effects of the Khamaseen depression, as the Strip's atmosphere is expected to be affected by a wave of heavy dust during the evening and night hours of Wednesday/Thursday, leading to a decrease in horizontal visibility and an increase in dust levels in the atmosphere, which could affect patients with respiratory and eye problems.

Khamaseen weather is also expected to prevail in the Gaza Strip, with relatively hot, dry, and dusty conditions. This will exacerbate the suffering of displaced people in open areas and exacerbate the health impacts on children and the elderly, especially those suffering from chronic respiratory diseases such as allergies and asthma, amid deteriorating air quality and high dust levels.

Arab Weather Recommendations:

It is recommended to avoid direct exposure to dust, especially for asthma and allergy patients.

It is preferable to wear masks when going out in dusty conditions.

Securing the locations of displaced persons and vulnerable groups away from dust and strong winds.

And God knows best.