A massive dust storm rolled through northern Mexico on Saturday, leading to health concerns and road closings.

Massive sandstorm swallows northern Mexico

A sandstorm in central and southern Iraq sent more than 3,700 people to hospitals with respiratory problems on Monday, health officials said.

Major sandstorm triggers health crisis in Iraq

A sandstorm in central and southern Iraq sent more than 1,800 people to hospitals with respiratory problems on Monday, health officials said.

Iraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 people with respiratory problems

Dust storms, strong gusts and at least two brush fires descended on New Mexico on Tuesday, snarling highway traffic, knocking out power and setting buildings ablaze. Watch to know more!

Dust storms and strong winds rage across New Mexico

Amid extreme heat in north India. There are excessive rain troubles in western and northeast India. Rain alert has been sounded for Mumbai city, with gusty winds adding to troubles.

Mumbai Rains: Monsoon arrives in Mumbai 2 days early, roads waterlogged

Mumbai: 16 killed, more than 70 injured as massive billboard collapses in Ghatkopar amid rains, gusty winds

In Mumbai, 14 people have been killed after a massive billboard collapsed on a fuel station amid a strong dust storm. At least 74 others have been injured as well. Watch in for more details!

Mumbai dust storm: 14 killed, 74 injured as heavy rains, dusty winds sweep parts of Mumbai

Mumbai Dust Storm: 14 killed, 74 injured in incident

Mumbai Dust Storm: At least 14 killed after billboard opposite a fuel station collapses

In India's Mumbai four people were killed and around 59 others were injured after a massive billboard collapsed on a fuel station amid a strong dust storm.

Massive billboard falls during dust storm

Delhi air quality: Dust winds increase pollution levels, cut visibility

Watch: How a dust storm vehicle pileup in US led to fires, leaving six dead

At least six people were killed in a blinding dust storm in Southern Illinois on Monday. The national weather service informed that the winds were gusting at a speed of at least 56 to 74 kilometres per hour and visibility was low due to the blowing dust.

At least 6 dead after dust storm causes crashes in Illinois

Sandstorm hits Saudi Arabia’s capital and other desert regions

In pics: One dead, 5000 suffer breathing problems as thick sandstorm hits Iraq

A thick cloud of dust storm has hit large part of the country. Several flights have been grounded due to poor visibility. Dust storms are common in the Middle East. Iraq was hit by a series of dust storms in April. Dozens were hospitalised due to respiratory problems.

Watch: Skies in Iraq turn orange after dust storm

Iraq was covered in a thick sheet of sand as the country suffered a dust storm on Sunday. The recent storm adds to the series of dust storms that have become increasingly common in the country. According to the weather department, the phenomenon is expected to continue even today.

Iraq suffers another dust storm, flights grounded in Baghdad and Najaf

Iraq's capital Baghdad is witnessing third dust storm in two weeks. The storm has forced flights to be suspended.

Baghdad witnesses third dust storm in two weeks, flights suspended

Iraq is currently witnessing a dust storm, dozens have been hospitalized as it caused breathing problems for many. Storm has left cities covered in orange dust and even reduced visibility as the sandstorm continues.

Iraq witnesses rise in dust storms, dozens hospitalized due to breathing issues

Dozens hospitalised as Iraq gripped by dust storm

Dust storm grips Delhi, 'intense rain ahead' predicts Skymet  

Impressive dust storm rolls through Victoria town, prompting severe weather warning. Watch full video to know more.

WION Global Round-Up: Dust storm plunges Australian city in brief darkness

A massive dust storm covered an Australian town and plunged it into darkness as it rolled through on Tuesday evening. A time-lapse video shared which showed the storm quickly dimming the skies. Andrew Thomas, who filmed the footage, told that the storm lingered for about an hour, before moving on and the skies became clear again.

Dust storm plunges Australian city in brief darkness

More than 30 killed as rain, dust storm batter Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

Pakistan: Five killed, 36 injured as dust storm hits Karachi

In Uttar Pradesh, dust storms have hit various parts, leaving 15 people dead and 28 injured, since Wednesday

Cloud of dust hangs over north Indian plains, construction activities suspended

According to the CPCB data, the air quality index at several places in Delhi crossed the 500-mark

Delhi air quality dips beyond 'severe' due to dust storm 

he CPCB data showed that the PM10 (particles with diameter less than 10mm) level was beyond "severe" at 778 in Delhi-NCR area and 824 in Delhi particularly, leading to hazy conditions and limiting visibility

Delhi air quality levels go beyond 'severe' due to dust storm

Parts of Kolkata experienced heavy rainfall today

Thunderstorm, dust storm likely to hit parts of Uttar Pradesh

Strong winds, accompanied by dust, lashed the city while bringing a sudden decline in the temperature.

18 flights diverted as dust storm, light rain hit Delhi

The minimum temperature on Friday settled at 30 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average

Mercury dips in Delhi after dust storm

A strong dust storm has hit Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) late last night. Noida and Gurugram had also witnessed similar weather pattern.

Dust storm: Strong winds lash Delhi-NCR early this morning

The sky turned dark grey around 4:30 pm. Gusty winds and rain lashed the national capital, causing the temperature to drop around 10 notches

Several dead as storm hits UP, AP, Delhi and West Bengal; 70 flights diverted at Delhi Airport

The storm affected flight, rail and metro operations across Delhi-NCR

Delhi dust storm: Four incidents of wall collapse reported

Dark clouds hovered over the region as gusty winds swept across NCR.

Several flights diverted as dust storm hits Delhi-NCR

Thunderstorms and lightning on May 2-3 killed at least 134 people and injured more than 400 in five states, including the hardest-hit Uttar Pradesh, the Home Ministry said on Tuesday

Thunderstorms on May 2 & 3 claimed 134 lives

Flights were delayed in the capital with power cuts and fallen trees reported in several areas.

Duststorm in Delhi overnight, flights delayed; IMD predicts rain & thunder showers in North India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dust storm and heavy rain likely at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, western Rajasthan and states in North-east

Thunderstorm warning: 13 states on alert, schools closed in Haryana

Yogi Adityanath said, 'Relief has been provided to the affected. Kin of those who died have been given Rs 4 lakh as ex-gratia and the injured are given free treatment in hospitals'

Yogi Adityanath distributes Rs 4 lakh to each kin of those died in storm

124 people were killed while more than 300 injured in five states due to thunderstorm and lightning in the last two days

PM Modi announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for families of thunderstorm victims

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A western disturbance over north Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir, and easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal are responsible for the dust storm

Agra put on 72-hour weather alert as Uttar Pradesh battles dust storm

At least 183 others were injured as a massive dust storm, followed by thunder showers, snapped power lines and sent tin roofs and street hoardings flying in parts of eastern Rajasthan and the adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh

Dust storm kills over 100 in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan

The dust storm followed by thunder showers left a trail of destruction. Houses collapsed and trees and poles fell over

Dust storm kills close to 100 in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan

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