[65914] Unusual sandstorm in Iraq: Will Shavuot in Israel be covered in haze?
[65914] Unusual sandstorm in Iraq: Will Shavuot in Israel be covered in haze?
A powerful sandstorm that turned Iraq orange raises concerns that its remnants will reach Israel and affect the weather during the Shavuot holiday.
A regional sandstorm threatens the Shavuot holiday
In the last 24 hours, Telegram channels have reported on an extreme weather phenomenon in our region. According to the No Censorship channel, an unusual sandstorm hit Iraq and turned the sky a "bright orange color," leaving behind "dirty" skies and heavy haze across the country.
The main concern arising from the reports is the impact of the storm on the weather in Israel ahead of the Shavuot holiday. According to the No Censorship channel, there is a real fear that the remnants of the haze will drift to Israel and disrupt the traditional holiday, which is usually characterized as a "white holiday" but could turn orange due to the expected visibility conditions and dust.
Israel News Channel | No Censorship echoed the reports, highlighting the documentation arriving from Iraq. Both sources are characterized by a line that emphasizes real-time event reporting, sometimes in a style that highlights the drama and feelings on the ground. As of now, these are preliminary assessments based on the movement of the storm in the region.