Deadly wave of dust storms hits East Syrian and Iraq
301 The Arab World 18.05.2022
A huge wave of dust hammered its way into eastern Syria, killing 10 with hundreds needed medical attention. The Arab Regional Weather Center said the dust storm is most powerful in Deir al-Zor, with speeds as high as 90 kilometers per hour.
In Iraq, too, terrible sandstorms in the last week have damaged infrastructure and buildings, leaving behind severe damage.
Both countries have severe shortages of water caused by neglect and a total absence of government planning.
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