Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals

Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.

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Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China

The city of Beijing advised residents to stay home as forecasters said the winds could be the city’s strongest in April in 70 years.

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Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks

Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.

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Scenes From Eight States Battered by Weekend Storms

A survey of the damage from a cross-country storm system that tore through the South and Midwest over the weekend.

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Severe Storms Killed At Least 36. Here’s What to Know About the Weather’s Havoc.

The tornadoes, dust storms and wind-fanned wildfires have led to at least 36 deaths across the nation this past week.

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Blowing Dust Eyed in Fiery Arizona Crash That Left 4 Dead

Investigators are exploring whether blowing dust contributed to the 12-vehicle crash on Saturday that also left two people in critical condition.

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