KHOVD, Mongolia, Aug 29 (NNN-XINHUA) – An intense dust storm hit the western Mongolian province of Khovd yesterday, causing poor road visibility.
Mongolia has a harsh continental climate, as strong winds and dust storms are common in the country, throughout the year.
According to the environment ministry, the frequency of climate-related natural disasters, such as dust storms, has been on the rise in the country.
In Mar, 2021, 10 people and hundreds of thousands of livestock died in Mongolia, due to strong winds and heavy dust storms.– NNN-XINHUA
