VOICED : Tormenta tiñe Irak de naranja

Iraq is experiencing frequent sandstorms, covering regions in orange dust and affecting visibility and health. Flights in Baghdad and Najaf were halted, and many were hospitalized with respiratory issues. These storms are becoming more common due to drought, desertification, and reduced rainfall. Iraq is particularly vulnerable to climate change, facing record low rainfall and high temperatures. The World Bank warns of a potential 20% reduction in water resources by 2050.

What was one of the immediate effects of the recent sandstorm in Iraq?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Improved air quality

• Flight cancellations in major cities

• Decrease in temperature

Which cities were specifically mentioned as having flight disruptions due to the sandstorm?

• Sulaymaniyah and Fallujah

• Mosul and Basra

• Erbil and Kirkuk

• Baghdad and Najaf

What are some factors contributing to the increased frequency of sandstorms in Iraq?

• Deforestation

• Increased rainfall

• Drought and desertification

• Urbanization

According to the World Bank, what is a potential consequence of climate change for Iraq by 2050?

• 20% reduction in water resources

• Decrease in population

• Increase in oil reserves

• Expansion of forest areas

What recent climatic conditions have made Iraq particularly vulnerable to climate change?

• Increased humidity

• Mild weather patterns

• Record low rainfall and high temperatures

• Frequent snowfalls