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"The Mediterranean coastal city of Latakia was covered in a thick haze on Friday, as authorities warned that the Saharan dust storm could spread to other parts of Syria. Drone footage shows dust clouds engulfing the city's skyline and obscuring the horizon, while traffic continues to move through the streets despite reduced visibility. Local media reported that the dust storm affected large parts of western Syria's Latakia and Tartus. It is expected to persist until Saturday evening, before gradually subsiding in coastal areas. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, the storm moved directly towards Syrian territory, travelling long distances in a short time. This led to a sharp rise in airborne particulate levels and created dense, hazy conditions. The directorate said the storm originated in North Africa, moving towards Cyprus before rapidly advancing eastwards into Syria. According to the directorate, storms typically weaken with rainfall or after traveling long distances across bodies of water. However, this storm behaved differently; its short trajectory, fast movement and high dust density combined to amplify its impact on the atmosphere."
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