< IMG Title = "Ukraine will cover a dust storm: where the bad weather will rage and how to defend" width = "632" Height = "356" SRC = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19/peschana-burya-632x356.jpg" Class = "Main-Image-thumbnail WP-POST-IMAGE" Alt = "File in Ukrainian" Fetchpriority = "High" srcset = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19/peschana-burya-632x356.jpg 632W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19/peschana-burya-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19/peschana-burya-768x432.jpg 768W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/19/peschana-burya-200x113.jpg 200w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-cloads/2025/03/03/19/peschana-burya.jpg 1280W "SIZES =" (MAX-WIDTH: 632PX) 100VW, 632PX "DecoDING" /> < p > State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations (State Emergencies Ministry) reported that in March 2025, an dust storm that will affect several regions. ~ 60 > < p > adverse weather conditions can lead to a complication of traffic, the work of energy and communal enterprises, as well as the negative impact on human health.
< p > < h2 >A dust storm is approaching Ukraine: what is known about bad weather
< p > dust storms arise due to strong winds that raise particles of dust and soil into the air, reducing the visibility and worsening air quality. Lack of precipitation and dry soil contribute to the development of such phenomena.
< p > Ukrainian hydrometeorological center reported that in Ukraine there is an increase in wind of the northern directions, which reached a dangerous level – more than 15 m/s.
< p > 18 March, 2025, a dust storm covered Ukraine. The high wind speed caused blowing the upper dry layer of the soil. As a result, a large amount of dust and small sandstones rose into the air.
< p > due to strong gusts of wind in several areas, the first level of danger has been declared-yellow.
< p >In satellite images, the area of active dust lift is indicated by a pink color. The flow of air with dust particles gradually moved south towards the Black Sea.
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< h2 > in which areas the dust storm is raging
< p > in Ukrhydrometzeter noted that under the influence of dust storms were Odessa, Nikolaev, Kherson and Kirovograd regions. Here, the wind speed from 15 to 20 m/s was observed. There is also a warning for Sumy and Kharkov regions.
< p > according to the forecast of weather forecasters, after March 18, the wind will gradually subside, and dust particles will gradually settle. However, on March 19, the wind speed will still be 10 m/s, and in some areas – up to 15 m/s.
< p > it is worth noting that from March 20, a gradual warming is expected in Ukraine, which will first affect the western and northern regions, and by the end of the week it will spread throughout the country. Therefore, weather conditions are gradually stabilized.
< h2 > dust storm in Ukraine: how to protect yourself from bad weather
< p > Ukrhydrometzeter recommends, during adverse weather conditions, limit the stay in the open air, close the windows and doors, and the drivers are careful on the roads. you should especially be careful for people with chronic respiratory diseases.
< p > if staying on the street cannot be avoided, use respirators, protective masks or moistened gauze dressings to protect the respiratory system.
< p > to protect your eyes, put on glasses. If they are not, then close the face with your hands while moving, or tightly wrap a piece of fabric around the head to protect your eyes and ears.
< p > also experts recommend people, especially allergy sufferers and asthmatics, increase fluid intake and avoid physical exertion. < p >
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