China: Yellow Haze Engulfs Xinjiang City During Sandstorm

On March 26, 2025, in Hetian, located in northwestern China’s Xinjiang province, a video captured a powerful sandstorm blanketing the city in a dense yellow haze. Shot from a high-rise building at 6:58 p.m., the footage shows near-zero visibility. The storm was so intense that the roads, cars, and surroundings were barely distinguishable. Vehicles driving with headlights on could be seen struggling through the dust, with visibility reduced to less than five meters. The entire city appeared to be engulfed in a scene resembling the end of the world. Chinese netizens were shocked by the apocalyptic atmosphere.

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

A researcher tests the helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system in Hetian, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, January 11, 2025. China's first helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system has been successfully applied to a plateau railway construction project, the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) said on Tuesday. Photo by Guo Feng/Xinhua/ ABACAPRESS.COM

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system works in Hetian, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, January 10, 2025. China's first helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system has been successfully applied to a plateau railway construction project, the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) said on Tuesday. Photo by Guo Feng/Xinhua/ ABACAPRESS.COM

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system works in Hetian, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, December 21, 2024. China's first helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system has been successfully applied to a plateau railway construction project, the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) said on Tuesday. Photo by Guo Feng/Xinhua/ ABACAPRESS.COM

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system works in Hetian, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, December 31, 2024. China's first helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system has been successfully applied to a plateau railway construction project, the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) said on Tuesday. Photo by Guo Feng/Xinhua/ ABACAPRESS.COM

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

The Helicopter Airborne Magnetotelluric Detection System - China

This image shows the helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system working in Hetian, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, December 28, 2024. China's first helicopter airborne magnetotelluric detection system has been successfully applied to a plateau railway construction project, the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) said on Tuesday. Photo by Huang Ling/Xinhua/ ABACAPRESS.COM