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More broadly, “sand and dust storms have major environmental, economic and health impacts” and “poor land and water management exacerbates the problem.”
“The scientific evidence is there: human activities are having an impact on sand and dust storms. For example, rising temperatures, droughts and increased evaporation are leading to a decrease in soil moisture,” said WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo.
However, it is “not all bad news,” according to the agency, which indicates that “monitoring and forecast accuracy have improved in recent years,” thanks to advances in numerical models and observation systems.
In addition, there were some positive aspects to sand transport over the oceans. It is a valuable source of nutrients and plays an important role in international fisheries management.
