A dust storm that has covered Iraq in an orange sheet is expected to continue into Monday.
A thick cloud of orange dust has turned the skies over Iraq orange, as a major dust storm hit large parts of the country.The conditions are expected to continue into Monday, forecasters said.
Dust storms have become increasingly common in the Middle East, with experts blaming a combination of climate change and mismanagement of land and water.Iraq experienced a series of dust storms last month, with dozens needing hospital treatment for respiratory problems.Iraq's meteorological office previously told AFP the country is likely to see more and more dust storms due to drought, desertification and declining rainfall.
In 2016, The United Nations Environment Programme predicted that Iraq could witness 300 dust events in a year by 2026.
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