Visibility was reduced to only a few meters in the provinces of Najaf and Diwaniyah. Iraq is prone to seasonal sandstorms, but experts and officials have raised alarm over their frequency in recent ...

Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.

A sandstorm in central and southern Iraq has sent more than 1,800 people to hospitals with respiratory problems. In a typical spring, Iraq would see up to three storms per month, but this year at ...

Sandstorms can be more than just a swirling cloud of dust—they can turn deadly in an instant. But what makes these storms so dangerous? From extreme winds to suffocating dust particles, discover the ...

Sandstorms in central and southern Iraq have led to the hospitalisation of more than 1,800 people due to respiratory issues, health officials said.Mazen al-Egeili, a local official in the Muthanna ...

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

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

Weather conditions are beginning to normalize after a recent cold air mass triggered unseasonably strong winds and widespread ...

A powerful sandstorm recently struck Iraq, leading to the hospitalization of more than 3,700 individuals suffering from ...

As Qatar continues to grapple with a sandstorm that has heralded poor visibility and dusty weather conditions acros ...

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

An Air China passenger jet prepares to land at the Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3 as gale wind alerts cancelled flights in Beijing, China, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng ...