Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals
Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.
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