@helenaodinson: October 17, 2026 | Baghdad, Karbala, Iraq 🇮🇶 A dense dust storm coming from the Anbar Desert struck the city of Karbala in Iraq. Later, the element also engulfed the neighboring Najaf Governorate and the country's capital, Baghdad. The atmospheric phenomenon led to a sharp drop in visibility. Due to the thick layer of dust, the streets of towns and cities were left deserted.