- Specialist Luis Vargas indicated that, for now, no further concentrations of Sahara dust are expected over the country.
Venezuelan meteorologist Luis Vargas reported that the layer of Saharan dust that has persisted in Venezuela since August 7 will progressively dissipate over the weekend (August 24 and 25).
Vargas said that concentrations of Saharan dust will not be seen until late August and early September in the national territory. He also indicated that this will allow for “cleaner air in the middle and lower troposphere” and that “generalized rains will begin to appear” in Venezuela.
Also starting this weekend, dry air in Venezuela will gradually decrease and humidity will return to the middle layers, one of the necessary conditions for the formation of evolutionary clouds and therefore the generation of rain,” the specialist predicted through his X account (Twitter).
What is Sahara dust and what effects can it cause?
Saharan dust is a mass of dry air loaded with sand particles, microparticles of minerals and dirt particles.
The presence of this phenomenon generates a reduction in air quality, can also affect visibility and limits cloud formation in the territories.
It is common for these clouds to follow a trajectory from North Africa westwards over the Atlantic Ocean. However, although this is usually short-lived, the presence of trade winds at certain times of the year makes them more likely to travel thousands of kilometres.
The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that Sahara dust can travel great distances, even reaching Europe and America.
Temperatures are expected to rise in Venezuela due to solar decline
Luis Vargas reported on August 19 that estimates a progressive increase in temperatures in Venezuela due to solar declination, which is common during this time of year.
What is solar declination?
It is the angle between the equatorial plane of the Earth and the straight line that joins the center of the Earth with the center of the Sun.
The meteorologist said that the low probability of precipitation will make the favorable conditions for heat persist. The specialist also noted that, for now, the estimates of high temperatures suggest values that are not “as extreme as those of last year, in the case of Venezuela.”
Vargas also highlighted that the solar declination It is very close to the continental area of Venezuela and said that it will hit Cabo San Román (Falcón) perpendicularly and progressively the sun’s rays will affect the national territory perpendicularly in a north-south direction, which will influence a greater perception of heat.
Let us remember that (the solar decline) will continue to ‘sweep’ progressively until reaching the southernmost point of our country, the source of the Ararí River, Amazonas state, on September 21,” Vargas wrote on his X account.
In general, solar declination is an important factor affecting Venezuela’s climate. During the summer months, when solar declination is greatest, temperatures are higher and there are more sunny days.
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2024-08-22 03:39:08