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Heavy sandstorm hits Iraq as hospitals battle respiratory issues

Low Severity Asia Iraq
Date Occurred May 18, 2026 20:10 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 18, 2026
Full Description

A powerful dust storm has swept across Iraq, including Najaf and Baghdad.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/18/heavy-sandstorm-hits-iraq-as-hospitals-battle-respiratory-issues?traffic_source=rss
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Iraq flag Iraq
Region Asia
Capital Baghdad
Population 6,811,955
GDP / Capita $1500.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #2058
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 18, 2026
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