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Orange skies as Iraq hit by dust storm

Orange skies as Iraq hit by dust storm
Orange skies as Iraq hit by dust storm

2022-05-02 00:00:00 - From: Iraq News


Iraq has been engulfed by a dust storm that have become increasingly common in the country.

Dozens were hospitalised with respiratory problems and flights have been grounded because of poor visibility at in Baghdad, Najaf and Erbil.

Experts say the storms could become more frequent due to drought and declining rainfall.