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Sand, dust storms affect 330 million worldwide, cause 7 million premature deaths annually: UN
Geneva, July 13: A recent report by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms, intensified by climate change, are causing serious health and environmental issues, affecting over 330 million people across 150 countries, Al Jazeera reported.
NIT Rourkela-led study shows how dust, water ice influence Martian atmosphere
New Delhi, June 30: A team of international researchers, led by those from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, has examined how spinning dust devils, powerful dust storms and widespread water ice clouds can influence the atmosphere on Mars.
Dust storms, rain lash Delhi-NCR for third day; trees uprooted, infrastructure damaged
New Delhi, May 17: Dust storms and strong winds swept across Delhi and adjoining NCR cities such as Noida and Ghaziabad on Saturday, marking the third consecutive day of turbulent weather in the region. The sudden and intense weather activity uprooted trees, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted traffic in several areas.
Reeling under intense heatwave, Rajasthan gets respite with dust storms and rain
Jaipur, May 2: Rajasthan, which had been reeling under an intense heat wave, got much-needed respite on Friday with dust storms and rainfall sweeping across several parts of the state. Dust storms struck regions including Jaipur, Bharatpur, Alwar, and Jhunjhunu, with wind speeds exceeding 40 km/h.
Flight disruptions hit Northern India due to inclement weather, sparking fury among stranded passengers at Delhi Airport
New Delhi, April 12: Heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds have wreaked havoc on flight operations in Northern India, causing delays and diversions.
Thunderstorms, light rains, duststorms likely in parts of Rajasthan today, tomorrow
Jaipur, April 11: The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in northern and north-western parts of Rajasthan and possibility of dust storms in Jodhpur division, Bikaner division and other areas on Friday and Saturday .