21.   Sandstorms which choked South Korean cities this week either died down or moved off to the east of the country Saturday, the meteorological office here said.

22.   The biggest thunderstorms in four years crashed through the United Arab Emirates overnight, leaving a trail of damage and disruption, the Dubai meteorological office said Tuesday.

23.   The meteorological office expected the temperature to fall Thursday.

24.   The meteorological office has warned that Jakarta and its surrounding areas can expect heavy rain until early next month.

25.   The meteorological office said the typhoon was expected to hit on Sunday or Monday and that Antsiranana had been placed on a state of alert.

26.   The meteorological office forecast more heavy rains in central and southern areas.