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Pastimes : Bridging weather and climate

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'Apocalyptic' SNOWSTORM blasts Middle East as freak weather terrifies Arab countries

THE Middle East has experienced a bizarre mix of snow blizzards, lightning strikes and deadly fires in just the last 24 hours - with more devastation expected to come

By OLI SMITH
PUBLISHED: 12:16, Sat, Feb 4, 2017 | UPDATED: 12:53, Sat, Feb 4, 2017
express.co.uk

The UAE was one of a number of Middle Eastern countries to bare the brunt of a freak weather phenomenon yesterday.

A shock snowstorm blasted through the Arab country, usually known for its blistering heat, scorched deserts and year-round sunshine.

The blizzard covered parts of the country with up to 10 centimetres of snow, according to the local Met Office.

Other Gulf States also experienced rare lightning strikes, sandstorms, rough seas and high winds of up to 90km an hour. ...
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