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Strong winds, dust hinder air and sea travel in Aqaba

Traffic is seen flowing in an Amman street on Monday as the Kingdom witnessed a dusty and relatively hot weather that is expected to be replaced by a relatively cold weather today (JT photo)
Traffic is seen flowing in an Amman street on Monday as the Kingdom witnessed a dusty and relatively hot weather that is expected to be replaced by a relatively cold weather today (JT photo)

Marine navigation in the Port of Aqaba was restricted on Monday due to strong winds, while flights heading to the seaside town were delayed after the Kingdom witnessed dust storms, according to authorities.

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