Kingdom records a sharp decline in dust storms

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has recorded a dramatic decline in dust and sandstorm activity this year, with officials attributing the improvement to environmental restoration efforts, expanded vegetation cover and favorable climatic conditions, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The National Center for Meteorology announced that the Kingdom experienced a near-zero occurrence of dust and sandstorms in June 2026, marking the lowest level recorded in more than 25 years.

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