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Al-Jawf, the snowy desert
The rare meteorological event occurred in Al-Jawf. The sudden “summer winter” was caused by a low pressure system over the Arabian Sea, but it raised debates about climate change.
Al-Jawf is a desert in Saudi Arabia, known for its scorching climate and arid landscapes.
But everything changed when, this month, it received an unexpected “fleeting touch of winter”, as described by .
The abysmal low temperature caused the phenomenon and, for many residents of the region, it was the first time they had seen snow for the first time. The desert ended up filling up with curious people and many tourists, who made the situation viral on social media.
According to , this event was caused by a low pressure system over the Arabian Sea. The humid air would have merged with the hot desert air and also caused thunderstorms, rain, hail.
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But social media users didn’t miss the opportunity to raise awareness issue of climate change and, according to The Wired, experts say broader changes in climate behavior deserve further investigation and analysis. The magazine even leaves a reflection:
“At a time when debates about sustainability and climate change are gaining momentum around the world, the snowfall in Saudi Arabia is yet another example that highlights the complexity of climate and environmental change“.
