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Doha, Qatar: The Gulf region, including Qatar, is currently experiencing strong Northwesterly wind associated with the seasonal Al-Bawarih wind, which is expected to continue until July.
In a social media post, the Qatar Meteorology Department explained that Al-Bawarih wind is a well-known local weather phenomenon in the Gulf region that typically begins in May and lasts through July.
According to the department, the wind results from the extension of Indian monsoon low-pressure system over the region, along with the presence of a high-pressure system over the Northern Arabian Peninsula.
It said that one of the most important feature of this wind is its gradual increase in intensity after sunrise, reaching peak strength during the afternoon hours. This phenomenon often causes blowing dust and, resultant, reduced horizontal visibility, low relative humidity and high sea waves, that may affect marine conditions.
