Raging Sandstorms Slash Southeastern Iran
Pastor Dale Morgan
Raging Sandstorms Slash Southeastern Iran*
2008-06-30
TEHRAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Strong sandstorms hit Zahak city of
Iran's southeastern province of Sistan-Bluchestan, Iran's Press TV
satellite channel reported on Monday.
The storms packed with winds up to 100 km per hour has caused state
and private-run administrations to close on Sunday, Press TVsaid.
"The sandstorms have forced all the stores and offices to shut down,
except for emergency centers," Mayor of Zahak city Gholamreza Rezadi was
quoted as saying.
The storms which began five days ago has hit about 80 villages,
Rezadi said, adding that the deluge of sand considerably damaged
agriculture, water installations, and electricity power lines.
Over 3,000 people were admitted to clinical centers for treatment of
respiratory diseases and allergies, as a result of the sandstorms.
Heavy dust and windstorms have also caused poor visibility that
disrupted normal life in the region, Press TV said.