Mud haze has affected Barbados the earlier week and is prone to happen once more. At the moment, there’s plume of thick Saharan mud within the Atlantic which is anticipated to have an effect on Barbados from Tuesday, 6th February 2024.
The primary supply of Mud haze which impacts Barbados originates from the Saharan desert. Mud haze is a type of haze the place the particles have been raised into the ambiance by a mud storm or sandstorm.
The Saharan mud has engulfed nations from Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago within the south to Barbados and Saint Lucia within the east.
Mud Haze can happen at any time all year long. The native meteorological businesses have issued some precautions that have to be adopted because of the well being and security dangers related to the mud. The situation is anticipated to subside over the subsequent few days step by step.
Based on UNEP, Climate change, drought, land degradation, and conflicts are among the many causes of extra Saharan mud deposits. Poor air high quality and/or polluted air is likely one of the largest environmental dangers to well being.
Individuals affected by Respiratory Situations like Bronchial asthma, bronchitis, Pneumonia, continual lung illness, coronary heart illness and allergic reactions are at excessive threat of being impacted.
Particular consideration needs to be paid to the Aged and babies.
Smallcraft operators and fishermen ought to train warning. Decreased visibility resulting from excessive concentrations of mud haze is usually a hazard to individuals at sea.
Throughout a haze occasion, some individuals might expertise throat itching, coughing, watery and sore eyes, runny nostril, frequent sneezing, respiratory issue, and shortness of breath.
Throughout a haze occasion, sufferers affected by respiratory circumstances ought to take related drugs as prescribed by medical practitioners. Staying hydrated may help the physique flush out any toxins absorbed by your lungs and pores and skin.
All the time monitor the BMS for updates and mud haze forecasts.
