المملكة: Record decline in dust…environmental initiatives reduce sandstorms by 99%
The Kingdom recorded an almost zero decline Dustand sand storms during the month of June 2026 by 99%, recording their lowest rate.
And return National Center of Meteorology This decline is due to environmental initiatives and the weakness of the air fronts.
Receding dust storms
The CEO of the National Center of Meteorology and the General Supervisor of the Regional Center for Dust and Sand Storms, Dr. Ayman Ghulam, explained that the Kingdom recorded an almost zero decline in dust and sand storms during the month of June 2026 AD, at the lowest historical rate in more than 25 years, with a decrease of 99% compared to historical rates, while the northern border region recorded a complete decline of 100%, in an indicator that reflects the noticeable improvement in the quality of the atmosphere and the decline in dust phenomena.
This came during his review of a report issued by the Regional Center for Dust and Sand Storms for the month of June, where the report indicated that the central region recorded a decline of 99%, and this decline included Riyadh, Qassim and Al-Kharj, while the eastern region recorded the same percentage, and the decline included Al-Ahsa and Dammam. And Dhahran.
Improvement in the weather condition
The data recorded during the month of June showed that dust activity reached its lowest levels compared to historical rates, coinciding with a number of environmental and climate efforts that the Kingdom is witnessing, most notably the Green Saudi Initiative, the cloud seeding program, improved vegetation cover, and grazing regulation, in addition to the weakening of the air fronts that cause dust and dust during the same period, which reflects a clear improvement in the weather condition.
The Regional Storm Center is monitoring Dust and sand dust monitoring, follow-up and analysis of spatial and temporal indicators of dust phenomena, through an advanced monitoring and forecasting system that includes satellite data, aerosol monitoring systems (AERONET), specialized LiDAR systems, advanced numerical models to predict the spread of dust, and modern devices for collecting and analyzing dust samples, in addition to a specialized electronic portal for data and research, indicating that these capabilities support the development of monitoring, forecasting and early warning services at the regional and international levels, and contribute to supporting the concerned parties and enhancing preparedness. To weather fluctuations, and reduce the effects of dust and sand storms on health, environment and economic activities.
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