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Multiple short-lived whirlwinds have been spotted on the outskirts of Bahrain recently.
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These whirlwinds known as "dust devils" are formed due to rising temperatures and low winds. In these conditions, the ground becomes much hotter than the air above it, causing the surface air to rise upwards.
The hot air then stretches and causes a spinning motion much like a tornado. They are short-lived because cold air eventually gets pulled in and dissipates the dust devil.
Dust devils are usually harmless because of the short-lived nature of the phenomenon, but can cause harm to both people and property if it grows big enough.
More dust devils could form during September and October.
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More dust devils could form during September and October.
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