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Northern China blanketed with floating sand and dust

Northern China blanketed with floating sand and dust

The sandy, dusty weather and strong winds will last until Sunday, the National Meteorological Centre said

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023

Iraq Sandstorm

More hardship as new sandstorm engulfs parts of Middle East

A sandstorm has blanketed parts of the Middle East, including Iraq, Syria and Iran, sending people to hospitals and disrupting flights in some places.

Mon, 23 May, 2022

Iraq Sandstorm

Iraqi merchants struggle on amid series of strong sandstorms

Iraqi merchants have said they have no choice but to adapt as the latest in an unrelenting series of intense sandstorms swept their country.

Mon, 16 May, 2022

Iraq

Sandstorm suspends flights as many Iraqis struggle to breathe

Hundreds of Iraqis rushed to hospitals with breathing problems and Baghdad’s airport suspended flights for several hours as a thick sandstorm blanketed the country.

Thu, 05 May, 2022

China Sandstorm

Flights cancelled as worst sandstorm in a decade covers China’s north

Such storms used to occur regularly in the springtime as sand from western deserts blew eastwards, affecting areas as far as northern Japan

Mon, 15 Mar, 2021