image sourced from original article at A severe dust storm swept across Israel, bringing winds of up to 62 miles per hour and causing power outages in some areas. The Ministry of Environmental Protection reported high to very high levels of air pollution nationwide due to airborne particulate matter carried by the storm, with conditions expected to improve only by Saturday night.
In coordination with the Health Ministry, officials urged sensitive groups, including people with heart and lung conditions, the elderly, children, and pregnant women, to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. The general public was also advised to limit intense physical exertion outside until air quality improves.
