Impactscommons.wikimedia.org Middle East sandstorms, worsened by climate change, send thousands to hospitals Climate change and land-use practices are increasing the frequency of such storms across the region.
Impactscommons.wikimedia.org Mideast sandstorms snarl traffic, close schools, harm health Sandstorms across the Middle East have delayed flights, closed schools and hospitalised thousands -- a phenomenon experts say could worsen as climate change warps regional weather patterns.
