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The Insivumeh said that this May 27 is expected to enter the Sahara dust in Guatemala, in addition to detailing the day that will have more concentration of sand in the territory.
The Insivumeh indicated that this May 27 is expected to enter the Sahara dust in Guatemala. (Free Press Photo: Insivumeh)
The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) reported that this May 27 is expected Sahara dust income in Guatemala.
Through a statement, the Insivumeh explained that the dust, from North Africa, will enter the country in a greater concentration to starting on Thursday, May 29, and will have an estimated intensity of 25 to 50 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m³).
“This means that if we took a portion of bucket -shaped air with a measure of one meter per side and we from there all the dust that is floating, We would have that range“, details the Insivumeh.
The authorities claim that dust will remain in the country until June 3date on which the phenomenon is expected to dissipate and leave the country.
They also add that the presence of the Sahara dust has positive and negative aspects. On the one hand it is beneficial since it brings nutrients to the soils, But it can cause negative effects on the respiratory health of some people.
“That is why the use of mask and constant handwashing to avoid breathing of particulate material“, recommends the Insivumeh.
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