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Iraq, Sandstorm and Hospital

The New York Times · 4d

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.

Iraq sandstorm sends over 1,000 to hospital, authorities say

A sandstorm hit part of Iraq's Basra on Monday (April 14) night, causing poor visibility and sending more than 1,000 people to hospital, according to the Basra Health Directorate.

Newsweek on MSN · 4d

Massive Sandstorm Hits Iraq, Thousands Hospitalized For Respiratory Problems

Video shows an uprooted tree and the stormy conditions as a sandstorm swept across central and southern parts of Iraq. Thousands of people were presenting at hospitals with breathing difficulties, officials quoted in local reports said on Tuesday,

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Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close parks

Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting ...

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Iraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 people with respiratory problems: Health officials

A sandstorm in central and southern Iraq sent more than 1,800 people to hospitals with respiratory problems on Monday, health ...

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Extreme Weather Hits China, Leading to Cancellation of Flights

Strong, damaging winds and heavy rains struck China on Saturday, leading to a threat of sandstorms and the cancellation of ...

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High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close parks

High winds and the threat of sandstorms Saturday prompted Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks, as ...

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