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In recent years, scientists and environmentalists have shown growing interest in studying the impact of dust aerosols on the lower atmosphere, particularly their effects on the environment, economic development, public health, and possible ways to adapt to these changing conditions. asiaplustj.info »
The frequency and intensity of dust and sandstorms in Tajikistan have multiplied, but economic assessments of their impact remain limited, and in some cases, entirely absent. According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), around 2 billion tons of sand and dust are released into the atmosphere every year, which is equivalent to the weight of 350 Great Pyramids of Giza. asiaplustj.info »
A dust storm is expected in Tajikistan from August 16 to 19 . It will cover the southwestern and central regions of Khatlon region , as well as Dushanbe , areas of republican subordination and the northern part of Sughd region , the Emergency Situations Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan warns . asiaplustj.info »
At 3.00 pm of Wednesday January 3, the dust content in Dushanbe air reportedly exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO)’s guidelines more than 23 times. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations estimates that 80 percent of the Tajik population is exposed to the highest concentrations of fine particles, known as PM2.5. Experts note that these types of storms used to be rare but they now start in spring and continue into the autumn in large parts of Central Asia. Ms. asiaplustj.info »
IRNA reported on September 9 that head of Iran’s Department of Environment has said the Iranian administration will not stop at signing agreements on combating sand and dust storms and will take action in this regard. asiaplustj.info »
The Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the government, with reference to the country's Agency for Hydrometeorology, reports that until September 29, part of the territory of the Khatlon, Sughd regions, regions of republican subordination and the western part of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region will be covered by a dust storm. asiaplustj.info »
Dust storm will cover many regions of Tajikistan on September 10-11. In addition, in some areas of the republic, winds are expected to increase up to 15-20 m/s, reports the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Republic. asiaplustj.info »
The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan says that according to data of weather forecasters, a dust storm is expected to hit southern regions of Tajikistan within the next few days. asiaplustj.info »
