More than 700 people hospitalized: Sandstorm paralyzed life in Iran

In statements to the official Iranian agency IRNA, the head of emergencies in Sistan-Balochistan, Majid Muhibbi, gave information on the situation.

Muhibbi said: “Due to sand and dust storms, 733 people requested hospitalization in 3 days in the cities of Zabul, Zehek, Hamun, Hirmend and Nimruz, located in northern Sistan-Baluchistan. 58 of these people were treated when they were hospitalized in hospitals. saying.

Sistan-Baluchistan General Manager of Meteorology Muhsin Haydari said that due to the increased amount of dust in the air, visibility decreased to 3 kilometers in Zabul and 2 kilometers in Zehek.

GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS HOLIDAY

In a written statement by the Governor of Sistan-Baluchistan, it was announced that state institutions and banks were suspended today in the cities of Zabul, Zehek, Hamun, Hirmend and Nimruz due to sand and dust storms.

Hundreds of people were hospitalized in Sistan-Baluchestan province last month due to sandstorms. (AA)