China: Sandstorm Sweeps Through Village In Hebei, Causing Hazy Sky

On June 11, 2024, residents of Xilitun Village in Hengshui, Hebei Province faced a severe sandstorm that made it difficult to keep their eyes open. This video shows a person riding an electric scooter and roadside trees dramatically swaying amid powerful winds. The Hengshui Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and strong winds, with gusts reaching level 8 or higher. The filmer Ms. Sun remarked that, as she filmed, she felt pity for the farmers braving the bad weather to harvest the wheat by the roadside.