Earth Changes

Heavy sandstorm hits Iraq as hospitals battle respiratory issues

Al Jazeera
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40 UTC

A view of a sandstorm sweeping through the city of Najaf, Iraq, affecting daily life and reducing visibility in traffic on May 18, 2026.

A powerful dust storm has swept across Iraq, including Najaf and Baghdad, sending people to hospital with breathing difficulties.

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