Another sandstorm hit Iraq drowning the whole city affecting the airport, having to temporarily suspend flights
The AFP news agency reported that The airport in Baghdad, Iraq, was temporarily closed on Monday as sand dust swept across the capital. from the latest sandstorm to hit the country This has resulted in many flights being suspended.
in the morning of the same day White dust covered Baghdad and surrounding areas. This reduced visibility in the affected area to a few hundred meters. As a result, airport officials in Baghdad announced a temporary suspension of flights for a few hours. before returning to allow flights at 10.30 on the same day
at Najaf Holy Land in Central Iraq The airport also temporarily suspended operations in the morning. before reopening a few hours later. After the sand dust has faded
In recent weeks, airports in Iraq have had to suspend flights a number of times because of the devastating sandstorm. This is the 10th time since last April. which is the most severe impact of drought soil degradation Higher temperatures and lower rainfall It is linked to climate change.
last May The power of the sand dust storm that hit Iraq As a result, thousands of people were hospitalized. due to causing problems with the respiratory system and 1 death