More than 500 people have sought help in medical institutions, affected by sandstorms in Sistan and Baluchistan provinces in southeastern Iran. The head of the crisis headquarters of the region Majid Mohebbi announced, IRNA reports.

"From July 12 until now, in Zabol, Zahak, Hamoun, Hirmand and Nimrooz provinces, 565 people ... have reached medical facilities, 46 of them hospitalized," Mohebbi said.