Thousands Hospitalized as Heavy Sandstorm Brings Iraq to Standstill

Thousands Hospitalized as Heavy Sandstorm Brings Iraq to Standstill

At least 4,000 people in Iraq have been hospitalized with respiratory problems since Monday (May 16) morning, and the storm has forced the closure of public administration buildings, schools, airports and businesses.

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The storm is the eighth since mid-April to hit the country.

The last sandstorm earlier this month resulted in the death of at least one person, and 5,000 others had to be hospitalized with breathing problems.