Between April 19 and 20 showed a massive dust storm on North Mexico.
The type of storm is called “haboob.
A large dust storm was blowing via North Mexico over the weekend. It was huge, and it was clearly visible on the satellite. pic.twitter.com/4ex2eqa8ab
– Acuveather (@Accuweather) April 22, 2025
This extraordinary event involves the majority of the central and southern parts of the state of Siva, which has affected at least 15 municipalities, including the border city of Cyudat Jurez. The storm appeared in the municipality of Ahumada and rapidly spread to the south, including cities, highways and urban areas, until the state capital and surrounding municipalities reach.
Videos on social media show a magnificent column that moves the dust fast and cover everything on its path.
Officials in Sivaya noted that this kind of weather events The state of the desert of the state are common in summerWith a variety of intensity. However, Sergio Rodriguez, the head of the Civil Defense General Directorate in Cyudat Jures, said that there was no record of the natural event in the state at least in the last 15 to 20 years.
“It’s a different storm,” Rodriguez said the place of news agency NMás.
So far, no injuries or significant material damage have been reported.
According to the World Health Organization, a Haboop is driven by a large, fast moving sand and a thunderstorm of dust. This phenomenon usually occurs in dry and semi -dry areas.
Siva in Northwest Mexico is known for its dry and intense weather, classified as 40% of the dry climate in its territory. Government house SivaThe largest desert of North America. The largest expansion in Mexico is located in the states of San Louis Botosa, Jagadegas, Kohuwila and Durngo.
The desert also goes to southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico and parts of South Texas.