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South Korea braces for dust from Gobi Desert |
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Monday, 03 March 2008 |
 On Sunday, South Korea’s
national weather service issued a yellow dust advisory for Seoul and
the western country. South Koreans were advised to stay in their homes
if possible to avoid breathing dust from Mongolia’s Gobi Dessert.
In a statement, the Korean
Meteorological Association said, "The yellow dust density is less
than 100 micrograms per cubic meter in most parts of the country, except
for some islands in the west coast as of Sunday morning. However, the
yellow dust will begin affecting the central region, Chungcheong and
Jeolla provinces in the afternoon."
Government officials are warning
that the dust density will reach 400 to 800 micrograms per cubic meter
of air throughout most of the country on Sunday. However, winds are
expected to dissipate the dust within days.
The elderly, young children
and those suffering from respiratory illnesses are warned not breathe
in the dust. Additionally, the dust can hamper manufacturing and high
tech industries.
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