By Xinhua,
Tehran : 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.