Here's the Weather to Expect in the GCC for the Next 2 Weeks
- Publish date: Monday، 15 July 2024 | Last update: Friday، 11 April 2025
Qatar announces the start of Simoom winds, affecting the region with intense heat and dust.
- Related articles
- Qatar Braces for Dusty Days as Strong Winds Sweep in
- High UV & Poor Air Quality: Doha Weather June 3, 2025
- GCC Nations Brace for Record Heat Wave This Week
The Qatar Calendar House announced the beginning of the "Simoom winds" in Qatar. These hot, dry winds, which impact much of the Arabian Peninsula, are known for stirring up sand and creating dusty conditions.
اليوم 14 يوليو تبدأ #رياح_السموم، وهي رياح حارّة شديدة جافة، تتسبب في إثارة الرمال والأتربة، وتتعذر معها الرؤية في كثيرٍ من المناطق التي تهب عليها، وترتفع خلالها درجات الحرارة، وهي من أشهر أنواع الرياح الموسمية، وتؤثر على معظم مناطق شبه الجزيرة العربية، وتمتد حتى 29 يوليو. pic.twitter.com/bHqpMyrn2k
— دار التقويم القطري (@qat_ch) July 14, 2024
Reduced Visibility and Rising Temperatures
The Simoom winds are expected to cause reduced visibility in many areas and increase temperatures significantly.
Duration of Simoom Winds
This weather pattern is predicted to last until July 29, 2024.
Impact on the GCC Region
Residents in the GCC should prepare for intense heat and dust over the next two weeks as the Simoom winds make their presence felt across the region.