A heavy dust storm is expected to hit Bahrain today, reducing visibility and making breathing outside a challenge.
The Meteorological Directorate at the Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry issued the alert as much of the region has been blanketed in intense sandstorms.
The Meteorological Directorate urged residents to postpone outdoor activities.
The Coastguard and traffic authorities have issued alerts for seafarers and roads users to remain vigilant. The Civil Defence also warned citizens and residents to take care of objects being installed on buildings that could fly or fall. preprocess