How can the government help people during dust storms. pls answer this. do not spam. I'll mark u as brainliest. very imp. question pls.
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Answer:The World Meteorological Organization is stepping up activities to improve forecasts and early warnings of sand and dust storms, which are having an increasing impact on the environment, human health, and the economy in arid and semi- arid regions such as Northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia and China.
Sand and dust storms occur when intensely hot air over the desert causes the lower atmosphere to become unstable, leading to strong winds that stir up vast amounts of loose sand and transporting it for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles. Land degradation, desertification and climate change are compounding the problem.
They are linked to health problems like respiratory ailments and meningitis, regularly cause airport closures and flight cancellations as well as dangerous road conditions. They disrupt key socio-economic sectors like agriculture and schooling.
In a new video, WMO explains the scope of the problem of sand and dust storms and what needs to be done about it. The video shows how improved observations and modeling and supercomputing power have enabled reliable early warnings to inform decision-making, but highlights the challenges in ensuring these warnings reach people who need them most.
WMO’s Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System (SDS-WAS) aims to enhance the ability of countries to deliver dust observations, forecasts and information on airborne dust to end-users a full three-days in advance, says Enric Tarradellas, an expert with the Spanish meteorological service AEMET and chair of WMO SDS-WAS steering committee.
“The poor also deserve to protect their health”
But translating forecasts into actionable and timely warnings for vulnerable and isolated communities, however, can still be a challenge. Greater collaboration among weather, health and emergency agencies is needed at the national level. Many local and national institutions also need more equipment, infrastructure and training.
In the years ahead, addressing the evolving challenge of sand and dust storms will require enhanced interagency collaboration and more ambitious international programmes for capacity-building.
“It is unconscionable that information that could help the health of the people, information that can help them to protect themselves, and take measures to prevent the type of respiratory and asthmatic diseases that we are discussing here, is not made available to them. All that it requires is limited resources, not big sums, to do that, and I would urge that all measures be taken to get it done.” says former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, whose native Ghana is regularly blighted by sand and dust storms. “The poor also deserve to protect their health.”
WMO is working with the World Health Organization and U.N. Environment on a series of issues linked to climate, health and the environment – sand and dust storms being one of them. WMO will leverage the partnerships built up through its Global Atmosphere Watch network to provide science-based products to inform actions.
Building on the central role of meteorological services in air quality monitoring, WMO has established a network of forecast centres to enhance regional and international cooperation. The Barcelona Dust Forecast Center provides forecasts of sand- and dust-storms for northern Africa, the Middle East and Europe, whilst the Asian centre is operated out of Beijing by the China Meteorological Administration.
The Gobi Desert in China and Mongolia also experiences major sand and dust storms.
“Sand and dust storms have a great impact on all countries in Asia. It is very important to strengthen the ability to forecast these storms in all Asian countries, as it plays an important role in prevention and mitigation,” says Zhang Xiaoye, Chair, WMO Sand and Dust Storm Warning, Advisory and Assessment System, Asian Node.
The video, Protecting People from Sand and Dust Storms, is available here
Details of WMO Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System available here
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What is Dust Storm ?
==> Dust storms are a relatively common occurrence in a variety of places around the world. They consist of large amounts of dirt and dust that are whipped up into the air by strong winds blowing across dry ground.These storms can be very large but usually do not last for very long. Because of the dangers associated with these storms, most notably the danger to breathing that they cause, it's important to prepare for them so that you can survive them more easily.
How are it dangerous ?
==> You can be judge about it my this dust storm happen in North India.
From 2 to 3 May 2018, high-velocity dust storms swept across parts of North India and more than 125 people died and over 200 were injured. In Uttar Pradesh, 43 died in the city of Agra and about 30 died elsewhere in the state. In neighboring Rajasthan, about 35 people died and over 200 were injured after winds downed more than 8,000 electricity poles and uprooted hundreds of trees. Storms are not uncommon in the region; however, because these storms occurred at night and with greater wind speeds than average, the death toll was higher than usual. The dust storm occurred at the start of India's monsoon season. In the days prior, region meteorologists had forecast thunderstorms and high winds to occur over that week. Contributing to the storm was a period of abnormally high temperatures for the region, which increased the intensity of the weather system.
The dust storm first started late on 2 May 2018, predominantly hitting the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. At least 73 people were killed in Uttar Pradesh, with 43 of those in the city of Agra; 21 people have been reported killed in Kheragarh, a town around 50 km south-west of the city. At least 35 people were killed in Rajasthan, with the Alwar district being the worst hit; the Bharatpur and Dholpur districts were also affected. Four people died in the state of Uttarakhand, and Delhi was also affected. More than 200 people were injured by the storm.
Officials stated that the storm was more devastating than prior dust storms as the stronger weather system carried more debris which caused more damage to homes and buildings, and because it struck at night, most were asleep and were unable to take precautions, leaving many killed or injured by falling structures. Most damage and fatalities were associated with high winds, rather than dust. In Rajasthan, electricity supplies were interrupted by 200–300 downed pylons, and schools were closed in the Alwar district.
Because conditions were still prime for more severe weather, the Uttar Pradesh government continued to plan to alert its citizens to weather conditions for the following 48 hours
What will the goverment do ?
==> The Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced compensation for the relatives of those killed amounting to ₹4 lakh (US$5,600).
What should you do during this type of disaster ?
==> You should prepare for them so that you can survive them more easily.
When you are in Home
- Make a dust storm survival kit. You can store most of the smaller items in a box, but a backpack or a bag would be better. When collecting items for your kit, remember that the most important things in a dust storm are fresh water, food, clean air, and warmth. Unlike a general emergency kit, the breathing protections are really key. Thus, some items you should include are:
- A facemask or dense cotton fabric (to protect your breathing)
- Airtight goggles (to keep dust out of the eyes)
- Non-perishable food
- Filled water bottles (3 gallons of water per person)
- First aid kit
- A blanket or heavy clothes
- Self powered weather radio
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- A list of items to collect from your home (this could include prescription medications and important papers)