More interstate dust storms expected if South Australia drought continues, expert warns

The northern and western parts of Sydney experienced "extremely poor" air quality early Tuesday morning due to a dust storm sweeping eastward from South Australia, with regions as far south as Goulburn and north as Muswellbrook affected. The dust was likely created by drought conditions in South Australia combined with windy winds that carried it into neighboring states like Victoria and NSW. Health experts warned that infants, young children, the elderly, and those with breathing conditions are particularly vulnerable to the health risks posed by the dust storm.