sandstorm
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Human-induced climate change, deforestation and drought has led to an increase in sand and dust storms (SDS) recently, said the UN.SDS damagesbuildings, infrastructure, soils, and agricultural crops.They also affect livestock and cause respiratory di...
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Iranian officials closed government offices, courts, schools and universities in Tehran on Monday after a severe sandstorm hit the capital, state media reported."The air pollution emergency committee of Tehran province has ordered the closure of all...
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Another sandstorm has darkened Iraqi skies and it's hard to breathe, but Baghdad motorcycle delivery rider Milad Mitti doesn't have the luxury of missing a day's work.Like most people in the now blistering hot desert country, the 30-year-old battles...
