Learn English: Massive Iraq Sandstorm Causes Widespread Breathing Issues (hard)

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Massive Iraq Sandstorm Causes Widespread Breathing Issues

A powerful sandstorm recently swept across Iraq, blanketing the southern regions in an orange haze.

Over one thousand people experienced respiratory problems, with hundreds requiring hospital treatment.

Hospitals in multiple provinces reported overwhelming numbers of patients struggling to breathe.

Experts link the increasing frequency of these severe storms to the effects of climate change.

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Original: BBC News (Science)

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#sandstorm #Iraq #climate change #respiratory illness #environmental disaster

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