China: Billboard Blown Down by Gusty Wind Amid Sandstorm in Yinchuan

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China: Billboard Blown Down by Gusty Wind Amid Sandstorm in Yinchuan

On April 11, 2025, in Yinchuan, located in northwestern China’s Ningxia province, a video captured an intense sandstorm turning the sky yellow and dark. The atmosphere appeared apocalyptic as dust filled the air. Suddenly, a nearby building was blown over by the powerful wind. Its steel frame crumbled and fell onto several parked vehicles, causing panic among onlookers and drivers. The frightening scene shocked Chinese viewers online. Many compared it to a scene from a disaster movie, with nature showing its uncontrollable force.

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