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Middle East sandstorms, worsened by climate change, send thousands to hospitals

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.

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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.
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