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Iraq Forecasts Dust Storms During Eid al-Adha Holidays

Iraq’s meteorological authority forecasts a dust storm across most provinces and the Kurdistan Region during the Eid al-Adha holidays, lasting about three days.
The dust storm is set to begin on Friday, the third day of Eid al-Adha, and will impact most provinces for about three days.
Forecasts say Thursday will be partly cloudy with slightly higher temperatures, while Saturday may be clear to partly cloudy.
Even with wind speeds around 30 kph, the dust storm’s impact is expected to persist, especially in southeastern Iraq.
Dust storms are common in Iraq during late spring and summer and can disrupt transport and health.
The Eid al-Adha holiday typically sees more travel and outdoor activities, raising disruption concerns.
Health impacts are a concern for people with respiratory illnesses during dust storms.
The report highlights that the dust storm could affect most provinces, including the Kurdistan Region.
Thursday will be partly cloudy with higher temperatures than in previous days, per the forecast.
The final day of Eid is expected to be clear to partly cloudy, weather permitting.
Officials emphasize weather conditions could influence transportation and holiday plans.

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