Weather of Arabia - the “Sarayat” or “Marawih” period, which extends from March 21 to mid-May , and is characterized by high temperatures on the Earth’s surface, resulting in upper heating of the upper layers of the atmosphere with cold air, resulting in rainy cumulus clouds, and no It is unlikely that hailstones will fall from it, in addition to the formation of dust waves due to strong and falling winds.
Experts point out that this period is characterized by a strong interaction of clouds with sunset, and they suddenly appear at night on people, and therefore it is also known as “Mawwih.” This period is characterized by strong weather fluctuations, where heavy rain falls, and may be accompanied by the fall of large hailstones, and strong winds. It reaches the point of sand storms.
This type of weather greatly affects the regions of Iraq and the Gulf countries, especially in April and May. The passage of this period is considered the beginning of the spring season, and if these changes occur before that, this is known as “sabak al-sarayat.”
The period of travel often causes financial losses to shops and sheep and camel herders, and leads to the suspension or cancellation of flights, in addition to the suspension of studies. Due to the danger of weather fluctuations and their harmful effect on humans, everyone is advised to follow weather forecasts during this period to maintain safety.
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