Regresa el polvo del Sahara a Venezuela: ¿qué es y cómo protegerse?
El Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (Inameh) informó que desde este jueves se prevé la presencia de concentraciones del polvo del Sahara sobre la región oriental del país. Por El Nacional El boletín meteorológico del Inameh, publicado en Instagra, indicó que se prevé el ingreso de concentraciones del Polvo de Sáhara en cantidades leves en […]
TL;DR
- Sahara dust is expected in Venezuela starting Thursday, beginning in the eastern region and moving centrally.
- The dust limits cloud formation and reduces horizontal visibility.
- This natural phenomenon is common in Venezuela between June and August.
- Negative effects include reduced rainfall and health risks for those with respiratory illnesses.
- Vulnerable populations include the elderly, children, and pregnant women.
- The WHO recommends wearing masks and washing eyes with clean water if irritation occurs.
- Sahara dust can contain bacteria, mercury, viruses, iron, and pesticides, potentially causing flu-like symptoms or allergies.