A special plan has been launched to prevent dust storms from southern Iraq to Kuwait. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. The project, which is expected to cost about 107 crores, is expected to be implemented within four years. (Special plan to prevent dust storms Kuwait)
The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) has signed an agreement with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. KISR Director General Dr.Mania Al-Sudairawi said that the project is being implemented in two areas in the southern part of the Iraq-Kuwait border area. The project has been designed in an area of 8212 square kilometers in both regions.
After conducting scientific studies for the project, the areas to be implemented were decided. The project aims at mitigating the effects of sandstorms, dust storms and weather problems. Estimates estimate that the annual loss due to dust storms in Kuwait is 190 million dinars.
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Due to the closure of many ports and roads due to the dust storm, Kuwait is facing huge economic losses. and health and environmental harms. Officials said the project would help stabilize soil in dust-prone areas of northern Iraq and thereby reduce cross-border dust storms.
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