Dust levels in Georgia show declining trend - National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency on Tuesday said atmospheric dust concentrations across Georgia are showing a declining trend.

The agency reported that “as of today, a decrease in solid particulate matter in the air has been observed, driven by recent meteorological processes.” On 1 December, during the second half of the day, rainfall was recorded in most parts of western Georgia and in several areas of eastern Georgia. Alongside the rain, moderate westerly winds were observed in some regions, including the capital.

The agency noted that over the past several days, the spread of desert dust masses from the south and southeast over certain parts of the country had caused an increase in airborne solid particulate concentrations.

The transport of desert dust into Georgia occurs periodically throughout the year. Improvements depend on specific meteorological conditions such as rain, snow, and wind.

Information on the movement of desert dust masses over Georgian territory is provided by the National Environment Agency based on data from the World Meteorological Organization, regional dust forecasting centers, and the National Hydrometeorological Department.