A satellite captured images of a dust storm sweeping across parts of Iraq and Syria.
In mid-December 2024, a dust storm swept over the Tigris and Euphrates river basin. This event significantly reduced visibility and led to air pollution in several cities, including Baghdad, which is home to nearly eight million residents.
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A dense cloud of dust obscured the landscape in the image captured by NASA's Aqua satellite.
The level of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) exceeded 400 micrograms per cubic meter. The World Health Organization classifies concentrations above 250 micrograms per cubic meter as hazardous to human health. As a result, educational institutions and various public services in the area were temporarily closed, and flights were suspended due to reduced visibility.