The Salton Sea in California is rapidly shrinking, exposing a dry lakebed that generates harmful dust storms. These storms, carrying dust and toxic chemicals, exacerbate respiratory illnesses like asthma, particularly in children, and pose significant health risks to the half-million residents of the Coachella Valley.
China's Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts heavy rain in South China on May 20th, followed by widespread rainfall in central and eastern regions from May 21st-23rd. Dust storms are also expected in parts of the northwest. Impacts on agriculture, transport, and health are anticipated.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, providing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital. An orange alert warns of winds up to 60 kmph, lightning and brief rain in southwest Delhi, while yellow alerts cover northwest, west, north, south and southeast Delhi. Experts attribute the weather change to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, which may transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, bringing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital, with winds expected to reach up to 60 kmph. A cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab is driving the weather change, which may also transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
