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Two-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n In the Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran, ongoing natural disasters have left tens of thousands of residents in critical conditions. According to local officials, the 120-day dust storm<\/a>, a recurring weather phenomenon in the region, has forced over 50,000 people into hospitals this year. With wind speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, the storm has severely affected the cities of Zabol, Zahak, Hirmand, Hamoun, and Nimruz, contributing to widespread respiratory issues and other health complications.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the dust storm, the Baluchestan region has also been rocked by a series of earthquakes, further straining the already dire living conditions. Significant tremors were recorded in the cities of Nikshahr, Fanuj, and Bent, causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Notably, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake hit Bent<\/a> and surrounding areas on July 29, followed by a 4.5-magnitude quake<\/a> in the same region on August 22, and a 4.3-magnitude quake near Fanuj<\/a> on September 6. These seismic events have caused widespread destruction, particularly in rural areas like the village of Kuchinak, where 95% of homes were destroyed, forcing residents to live in open spaces.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Despite the magnitude of these disasters, there has been a marked lack of government response. Residents of Kuchinak and other affected areas are facing life-threatening conditions, including exposure to venomous snakes and scorpions, due to inadequate shelter and basic necessities like tents from the Iranian Red Crescent. One resident of Nikshahr noted that in the aftermath of the earthquakes, many homes have become uninhabitable, and locals are now seeking refuge under trees in scorching temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Watch and judge how locals in Sistan and Baluchestan Province expose the #Iranian<\/a> regime's inaction and #hypocrisy<\/a> amid devastating floods in that region. pic.twitter.com\/gEObkark1J<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n