Dust Storm Turns Baghdad Sky Orange

Storyful
2 年前

A dust storm swept across Baghdad and other parts of Iraq on May 23, causing low visibility and the suspension of flights.

Instagram user eng_7am0dy said this video was recorded in the area of Firdos Square on Monday.

The Iraqi News Agency said flights resumed from Baghdad International Airport on Monday afternoon, after the Ministry of Transport had suspended flights at all Iraqi airports due to the dust storm.

Iraq’s Ministry of Health said it was working to provide health services for people presenting with breathing difficulties. Credit: eng_7am0dy via Storyful