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WMO flags dust-storm risks across more than 150 countries
What happened
The World Meteorological Organization's latest Airborne Dust Bulletin says global average dust concentrations in 2025 were similar to 2024, but major regional events hit China, North Africa, the Middle East, and the U. S. -Mexico border.
Why it matters
The practical warning is that dust storms are not only visibility events: they can worsen air quality, damage crops and ecosystems, disrupt transport, strain water and energy systems, and make early-warning cooperation more important as drought and land degradation raise risks.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from World Meteorological Organization and other primary sources.
- How this develops in Global, especially around Dust Storms, Air Quality, Drought.
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