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Hundreds of Iraqis have turned to hospitals in seek of medical help due to the ongoing sandstorm in the country. The storm has been continuing for over a week, and citizens are suffering from breathing problems and clogged eyes. Those who have asthma are especially vulnerable. The storm has caused multiple flight cancellations and delays as well as changes in the Middle East visiting program of Joe Biden, the US vice-president. In addition, supply of electricity has been disrupted in Baghdad, since all plants had to be closed for a clean-up. Many stores are also closed. As a member of the Iraqi health ministry says, it is “the worst sandstorm we have ever had in Iraq”. Among the reasons for such strong storms are the shortage of water in the rivers and prolonged droughts. Reported by Gulf Times
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