Warning of Dust Storm in Riyadh Region

Riyadh, March 25, SPA -- The General Directorate of Civil Defense has
warned that Riyadh city and its governorates in Riyadh region may be
affected in the upcoming hours with a dust storm leading to semi-lack
of horizontal vision and that it will be accompanied by powerful and
robust winds with an speed of up to 65 kilometers per hour.


In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Directorate
said," In reference to the warning issued by the General Presidency
of Meteorology and Environment Protection against the dust storm, it
is expected that the storm will move today to the south and east to
cover the Eastern Region. There is also an opportunity for formation
of cumulus clouds from south of Riyadh to Al-Ahsa governorate.


The Directorate called on all citizens and residents to be
cautious and vigilant.


--SPA