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Weather: strong winds and dust expected in several regions

City crossroads under a thick haze of dust
A street under a dust haze (illustration)

Madar (Nouakchott) - The National Meteorological Office forecasts winds of varying strength across Mauritania between 4 and 7 November, possibly intensifying in some areas.

The office warned of reduced visibility due to dust in the regions of Hodh Ech Chargui, Hodh El Gharbi, Assaba, Tagant, Brakna, Gorgol and Trarza. It also forecast light rain in the Adrar and Inchiri regions, and continued high temperatures in the southern areas.

It further forecast fog forming over coastal areas from Friday 6 November, and urged attention to the expected changes in weather conditions.

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