Iraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 with breathing problems

Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.

Sandstorm In Iraq Shuts Airports, 3,700 Hospitalized With Breathing Issues

A sandstorm swept through Iraq, filling the air with choking dust that closed airports and put more than 3,700 people in hospital with breathing difficulties, the health ministry said Tuesday

At least 1800 hospitalised in Iraq as sandstorm halts flights and triggers outages

Airports in Najaf and Basra temporarily shut as visibility impaired due to the sandstorm deemed to be the biggest this year

Iraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 with breathing problems

The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.