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Harbin Choked by Massive Sandstorm!
2 Jun
Summary
- A severe sandstorm engulfed Harbin, China, on Sunday.
- Visibility dropped to less than 100 meters in affected areas.
- Meteorological observatory issued a yellow alert for gales.
On Sunday, May 31st, the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin was struck by a severe sandstorm. Images captured the dramatic moment dust clouds enveloped the city, transforming the sky into a dark grey expanse and significantly obscuring visibility.
The storm brought extremely strong winds to Heilongjiang Province, with recorded gusts reaching level 13 on the Beaufort scale. This intense weather event caused visibility to plummet to less than 100 meters in certain areas, creating hazardous conditions for residents.
In anticipation of the severe weather, the Harbin Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and gales. The warning indicated that the storm's powerful effects would be felt across the city centre, as well as in several surrounding districts and counties.
