Editorial photo #12336133 Weather

A Stifling Dust Storm Paralyzes Life In Baghdad.

A heavy dust storm sweeps through the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Iraq, on May 5, 2025, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting traffic in several areas. The sky turns a dark orange hue, covering streets and buildings, while citizens wear masks or remain indoors.. (Photo by Muntazer Uday Sahib/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12336133
Date taken: 5 May 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Muntazer Uday Sahib/NurPhoto
Category: Weather

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