Iraq is battered by sandstorms Affects visibility and health Experts say the cause is drought and climate change.
On June 13, 2022, AFP news agency reported that Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq. Faced with sandstorms that blow in many areas As a result, visibility in the city is greatly reduced. The police must manage to facilitate and ensure the safety of road users.
The dusty and sandy climate has made many Iraqis sick. The Iraqi Health Ministry reported that thousands of Iraqis were hospitalized. due to severe respiratory problems and at least one person died in May.
Dust storms in Iraq occur seasonally. But the frequency of storms in 2022 worries experts. and is thought to be caused by drought and climate change. Since the month last Apr There have been 10 sandstorms in Iraq that have hit Iraq.
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