Extreme rain shortage amidst a global climate crisis has seen Baghdad exposed to regular sandstorms this month, footage from May 23 shows.

Extreme rain shortage amidst a global climate crisis has seen Baghdad exposed to regular sand storms this month. Each one worst than the last with vision being reduced to less than 10 metres in the city centre at times.

The latest storm saw the government announcing a national holiday following the severe weather warnings.

Extreme rain shortage amidst a global climate crisis has seen Baghdad exposed to regular sand storms this month. Each one worst than the last with vision being reduced to less than 10-20 metres in the city centre at times.

The latest storm saw the government announcing a national holiday following the severe weather warnings.

Motorists have been advised to take caution and only drive where absolutely necessary.

Extreme rain shortage amidst a global climate crisis has seen Baghdad exposed to regular sand storms this month. Each one visibly worse than the last with vision being reduced to less than 10 metres in the city centre at times.

The latest storm saw the government issuing a national holiday following the severe weather warnings.