Dust storms – The Watchers

Over 1 500 seek medical help as dust storm hits Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Harsh Vardhan — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:25:00 +0000

A powerful dust storm swept through Sistan and Baluchestan on June 1, 2025, causing over 1 500 people to seek medical help and prompting the closure of government offices and major roads.

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Dust storm causes fatal multi-vehicle crashes on US 395 near Connell, Washington

Rishav Kothari — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:54:46 +0000

A dust storm with near-zero visibility contributed to two crashes on US 395 near Connell, Washington, on May 31, 2025, resulting in one death and five injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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Severe dust storm impacts air quality across Greater Sydney, Australia

Teo Blašković — Tue, 27 May 2025 17:58:45 +0000

A thick dust storm significantly degraded air quality across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra region, Australia, on the morning of May 27, 2025. Particulate matter (PM10) levels surpassed 900 μg/m³ in some locations, prompting health warnings from authorities.

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First-ever Dust Storm Warning issued for Chicago, visibility drops to near zero across metro area

Rishav Kothari — Sat, 17 May 2025 13:17:41 +0000

The first-ever Dust Storm Warning for the Chicago metro area was issued on May 16, 2025, as winds of up to 113 km/h (70 mph) carried dust into the city. The storm reduced visibility to near zero and affected major routes across Chicago and surrounding areas.

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Severe dust storm engulfs Ouargla, Algeria, reducing visibility to near zero

Reet Kaur — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:52:42 +0000

Strong winds and dense sand clouds struck Ouargla, Algeria, on May 14, 2025, reducing visibility to near zero, halting traffic, and forcing road closures.

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Severe dust storm leaves over 2 700 people hospitalized in Iraq

Rishav Kothari — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:12:15 +0000

A severe dust storm swept through Iraq on April 14, 2025, hospitalizing over 2 700 people due to suffocation and respiratory issues, primarily in the southern provinces. The storm covered regions in a blood-red and orange haze, disrupted travel, and overwhelmed hospitals in Maysan, Basra, and Muthanna.

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Severe dust storms hit Delhi, leaving 2 dead and 5 injured, India

Rishav Kothari — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:19:37 +0000

At least two people died while five others were injured in Delhi on Friday, April 11, 2025, as severe dust storms hit the region, downing trees and power lines, reducing visibility, creating dangerous travel conditions on roads, and disrupting hundreds of flights.

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8 dead after multi-vehicle crash on the I-70 in Sherman County, Kansas

Rishav Kothari — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:11:45 +0000

Eight fatalities were reported after a crash involving 71 vehicles occurred on the I-70 near milepost 28 in Sherman County on Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Blinding dust storms cause multi-vehicle pile up on I-27 near Canyon, Texas

Rishav Kothari — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:37:00 +0000

Massive dust storms swept through Texas on Friday, March 14, 2025, leading to brownout conditions and a multi-vehicle pile-up on the I-27 near Canyon, Texas.

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Multiple crashes reported as dust storm sweeps across western Kansas

Rishika Yadav — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:07:35 +0000

A powerful dust storm swept across western Kansas on March 14, 2025, leading to multiple vehicle crashes and the closure of several highways.

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