Gazans advised to seek shelter as sandstorm causes orange skies

A sandstorm hit Gaza on Saturday, prompting authorities to advise the population, primarily made up of over two million displaced Palestinians, to seek shelter. Many residents are currently living in tents or severely damaged buildings due to ongoing conflict. First responders from the Hamas-run Interior Ministry cautioned people to secure their tents to prevent them from being blown away, as sandstorms pose additional health risks for those with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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