Low Visibility as Dust Storm Sweeps Through Baghdad

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.

This video by Haider Ahmed shows heavy dust in the city’s Karrada neighborhood.

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: Haider Ahmed via Storyful