المملكة: Imam Turki Reserve records a significant decrease in dust storms during 2026
Declared Imam Turki Royal Reserve bin Abdullah recorded a 76.2% decrease in the frequency of Dust storms within its scope during the year 2026, in an indicator that reflects the positive impact of its efforts in protecting the environment and restoring vegetation, which contributes to reducing environmental phenomena associated with land degradation.
The reserve explained that the decrease comes as a result of the implementation of integrated environmental programs and initiatives that focused on enhancing vegetation cover, improving environmental conditions, and reducing sand encroachment and sand drift.
In addition to protecting the soil from erosion, which supports the sustainability of ecosystems and enhances their ability to confront factors.
She stressed that developing vegetation contributes to stabilizing the soil, reducing dust volatility, and improving the quality of the environment, which reflects positively on biodiversity and quality of life, and enhances the sustainability of natural resources in the reserve.
Adopting sustainable environmental practices
The announcement comes in conjunction with World Day for Combating Sand and Dust Storms, which falls on July 12 of each year, emphasizes the importance of national efforts in reducing the effects of dust storms, by adopting sustainable environmental practices that contribute to protecting lands and preserving their natural resources, in line with the Kingdom’s goals in developing vegetation and preserving the environment.
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