Massive sandstorm sweeps through Khartoum, Sudan
A massive sandstorm swept through the Sudanese capital Khartoum on June 1, 2017, turning day into night and burying several homes.
The storm has brought vast amounts of sand and dust into the city, burying several homes and severely limiting visibility, CGTN reported.
"Ecosystems and natural resources in the country have been deteriorating due to climate change. Water supplies are scarce and severe droughts are common. After years of desertification, the country's rich biodiversity is under threat and drought has hindered the fight against hunger," the paper said.
#Sandstorm #sudan no comments!!! pic.twitter.com/0jLhC8H1GU
— Ahmed Hamoud (@a7med7amoud) June 1, 2017
Watched in awe as this #haboob blanketed #Khartoum, #Sudan. #badweather #flightdelay #mothernature #desertliving #Sandstorm #Africa #desert pic.twitter.com/xUs9n0AIWN
— Jenny Lathrop (@Jenny_Lathrop) June 2, 2017
Big #haboob hits #Khartoum just as family trying to fly out. Not good… #flightdelay pic.twitter.com/6QiFXTNUB0
— Nigel J. Winnard (@NigelJWinnard) June 1, 2017
Not your everyday cloud … A #haboob rolled over the Sudanese Capital on #Thursday turning day into night! https://t.co/ul6zRwlGE5 #video pic.twitter.com/8jIRrmYWuu
— WeatherBug (@WeatherBug) June 2, 2017
عاصفة ترابية عنيفة {كتاحه} تجتاح الخرطوم وتحدث شللا" في حركة الطيران#haboob#برق_السودان pic.twitter.com/Vro6ilr1DB
— برق السودان (@SDN_BARQ) June 2, 2017
Featured image: Massive sandstorm sweepts through Khartoum, Sudan on June 1, 2017. Credit: SDN BARQ
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