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China: Massive Sandstorm Engulfs City in Xinjiang, Turning Day Into Darkness

This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply. Buildings in the distance were gradually swallowed by the thick haze, while the fast-moving sand created an overwhelming sense of pressure and urgency. The footage showcased how the sandstorm surged forward in waves, covering roads, infrastructure, and entire neighborhoods within moments. According to the local meteorological bureau, wind speeds during the event had reached up to 25.2 meters per second, contributing to the intensity and rapid spread of the sandstorm. The video ended with the city almost completely obscured by the dust, leaving only faint outlines of buildings visible through the thick, swirling sand.

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Saudi Arabia: Severe Flooding Hits Riyadh

Severe flooding swept through parts of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, affecting Riyadh, Najran, Makkah, and the Eastern Province.

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Spain: Calima Leaves Thick Layer of Saharan Dust on Vehicles in Vélez-Málaga

Thick Saharan dust, known as calima, blanketed Vélez-Málaga, Spain, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, significantly reducing visibility across the area. This video shows dust accumulated on vehicles in Vélez-Málaga, Spain, filmed on Friday morning.

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Libya: Severe Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Tobruk, Prompting State of Emergency

A severe dust storm turned skies red over Tobruk, Libya, on Wednesday, April 1, prompting a state of emergency across a wide area from Musaid to Al-Jaghbub. Visibility dropped to near zero, winds reached around 70 km/h.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities 3

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities 2

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 6

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 5

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 4

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 3

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 2

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Plane Flies Through Haze Amid Saharan Dust Storm Over Crete

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert. This video shows an airplane in the haze apparently aborting its landing.

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Australia: Cyclone Narelle Turns Skies Deep Red Over Western Australia’s Shark Bay

The sky over the Shark Bay area in Western Australia turned a deep red and orange on Friday, March 27, as powerful winds from Tropical Cyclone Narelle whipped up iron-rich dust, blanketing some areas in a crimson haze.

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China: Wedding Couple Caught in Sudden Sandstorm During Outdoor Photo Shoot in Yunnan

On March 19, 2026, in Yunnan, China, the video captured a couple in full wedding attire posing outdoors when strong winds suddenly swept through the area, bringing thick sand and dust. The bride held onto her dress while squinting against the blowing sand, and the groom stood close by as both tried to maintain composure amid the storm.

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Saudi Arabia: Dust Storms and Flash Floods Batter Multiple Regions on Last Day of Ramadan

Destructive dust storms swept through multiple regions of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, the last day of Ramadan, with strong winds severely reducing visibility, while other parts of the Kingdom were hit by heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods. The National Center of Meteorology warned of continued atmospheric instability across the affected regions.

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US: Powerful Wind Gusts Tear Through Ohio, Kicking up Dust and Reducing Visibility

A powerful burst of wind tore across Northeast Ohio on Friday, March 13, with near-hurricane-force gusts as high as 85 mph recorded in Cleveland. The storm knocked out power to thousands of customers, downing trees and power lines, and overturning semi-trucks across several counties.

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US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 3

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 2

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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US: High Winds and Blowing Dust Hit Parts of New Mexico

High winds and blowing dust hit parts of New Mexico on Tuesday, February 17, as a cold front brought gusts over 60 mph and forced brief highway closures.

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US: High Winds Trigger Dust Storms and Power Outages Across Northern Colorado

High winds with gusts of up to 70 mph ripped through northern Colorado on Friday, January 16, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power, triggering dust storms, and closing highways.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 3

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 2

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

Cracked earth lines the edge of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A view of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

Cracked earth lines the edge of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A rifle lies on the cracked ground of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A discarded object is seen on the dried bed of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A spent shotgun shell rests on cracked soil at the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A view of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A view of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A park ranger walks near the edge of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A narrow stream of water runs through the parched expanse of Eshtehard Wetland in Alborz Province, on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

Footprints mark the dry surface of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A small patch of water remains in the parched Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A spent shotgun shell rests on cracked soil at the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A narrow stream of water runs through the parched expanse of Eshtehard Wetland in Alborz Province, on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A park ranger walks near the edge of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

Cracked earth lines the edge of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A narrow stream of water runs through the parched expanse of Eshtehard Wetland in Alborz Province, on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A narrow stream of water runs through the parched expanse of Eshtehard Wetland in Alborz Province, on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A dry bush stands on the cracked surface of the Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A narrow stream of water runs through the parched expanse of Eshtehard Wetland in Alborz Province, on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

Mountains rise in the distance beyond the dry Eshtehard Wetland on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A narrow stream of water runs through the parched expanse of Eshtehard Wetland in Alborz Province, on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying Wetland Fuels Dust Storm Crisis - Iran

A narrow stream of water runs through the parched expanse of Eshtehard Wetland in Alborz Province, on January 5, 2016, in Eshtehard, Iran. Once a seasonal lake, the wetland has largely dried up due to prolonged drought, declining rainfall, and poor water management, becoming a growing source of dust pollution for nearby communities. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM