Yellow Skies in Baghdad as Dust Storm Closes Airport

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Baghdad International Airport was forced to suspend all traffic on July 3 due to low visibility as an incoming dust storm colored the city’s skies yellow, local media reported.

Footage recorded by @du_yas87 shows a yellow tint in the sky.

A statement from Baghdad International Airport management quoted by local media said the airport had suspended operations on Sunday due to low visibility. Credit: @du_yas87 via Storyful

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