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Article: NSW: Sydneysiders wake to massive dust storm
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- AAP General News (Australia)
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- September 23, 2009
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AAP General News (Australia)
09-23-2009
NSW: Sydneysiders wake to massive dust storm
By Kim Christian
SYDNEY, Sept 23 AAP - Sydneysiders have woken to a massive dust storm that blanketed
the city in thick red dust, causing severe delays at Sydney airport and prompting warnings
from health authorities.
Severe winds are lashing the city, whipping up a bright orange haze over much of the
state and forcing asthma sufferers and people suffering respiratory illnesses indoors.
Paramedics have reported a spike in calls for people suffering breathing difficulties
and traffic authorities have warned motorists to take care after police reported "high
risk" behaviour on Sydney roads.
A blanket ...