The sandstorm, which affected Iraq since the morning hours on Thursday, paralyzed life in the country. Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) Meteorology and Earthquake General Directorate noted that the sandstorm was also been effective in the IKRG. Also flights in Erbil were stopped due to the sandstorm that affected the visibility in the country. In a written statement made by the Erbil International Airport Directorate, it was announced that flights were suspended until the weather conditions returned to normal.