Nomadic family near Adana sells old carpets woven by elderly women.
The Regional Meteorology Department released a statement saying that the low-pressure system from Africa coupled with northern winds caused the dust clouds to descend on the city late Saturday. The meteorology department expects the clouds to endure for two more days before dissipating. The dust clouds may cause visibility to drop to 1.5 kilometers. Local officials are asking city residents to be careful when driving.
"It is hard to breathe. If it would just rain the air would clear but then you get mud everywhere. It is getting worse with time. I hope we do not have worse days ahead," said one Adana resident.
Health officials warned that the elderly, children and people with respiratory problems are most susceptible to the adverse affects of breathing in dust. They are urging people to stay indoors as much as possible and to keep doors and windows closed to reduce the amount of dust that makes its way inside.
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March 9, 2009
TURKEY: Dust clouds reduce visibility, cause respiratory problems for Adana seniors
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ADANA, Turkey / Hurriyet Daily News / Anatolia News Agency / March 9, 2009
Turkey's fourth largest city Adana's residents woke up to dust Monday morning. The city situated in the Mediterranean region is under a deep dust cloud and is expected to stay that way for two more days due to winds from Africa.
Nomadic family near Adana sells old carpets woven by elderly women.
The Regional Meteorology Department released a statement saying that the low-pressure system from Africa coupled with northern winds caused the dust clouds to descend on the city late Saturday. The meteorology department expects the clouds to endure for two more days before dissipating. The dust clouds may cause visibility to drop to 1.5 kilometers. Local officials are asking city residents to be careful when driving.
"It is hard to breathe. If it would just rain the air would clear but then you get mud everywhere. It is getting worse with time. I hope we do not have worse days ahead," said one Adana resident.
Health officials warned that the elderly, children and people with respiratory problems are most susceptible to the adverse affects of breathing in dust. They are urging people to stay indoors as much as possible and to keep doors and windows closed to reduce the amount of dust that makes its way inside.
© Copyright 2008 Hürriyet
Nomadic family near Adana sells old carpets woven by elderly women.
The Regional Meteorology Department released a statement saying that the low-pressure system from Africa coupled with northern winds caused the dust clouds to descend on the city late Saturday. The meteorology department expects the clouds to endure for two more days before dissipating. The dust clouds may cause visibility to drop to 1.5 kilometers. Local officials are asking city residents to be careful when driving.
"It is hard to breathe. If it would just rain the air would clear but then you get mud everywhere. It is getting worse with time. I hope we do not have worse days ahead," said one Adana resident.
Health officials warned that the elderly, children and people with respiratory problems are most susceptible to the adverse affects of breathing in dust. They are urging people to stay indoors as much as possible and to keep doors and windows closed to reduce the amount of dust that makes its way inside.
© Copyright 2008 Hürriyet
